About the role

The Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex capital investment projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Responsibilities include managing project scope, governance, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring regulatory and environmental compliance.

What they look for

Project management Capital delivery NEC4 contracts Stakeholder management Budget management Risk management Project governance CDM regulations Health and safety Procurement Contractor management Communication skills Influencing skills Infrastructure project delivery Utilities project delivery

Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience delivering capital projects within utilities, infrastructure, or construction, along with strong knowledge of NEC contracts. A full UK driving licence is required, and professional certifications such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMP are highly desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salary Learning and development opportunities Annual bonus scheme Annual leave 26-30 days Celebration day Double match pension scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced adoption leave Enhanced paternity leave Shared parental leave Fertility support leave Paid carers leave Menopause policy Reasonable adjustment policy Wellbeing centre Retail discounts Dental insurance Medical insurance Volunteer days Life assurance

Full description

Affinity Water is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Capital Delivery team. In this role, you will lead the safe and successful delivery of complex capital investment projects that improve network resilience, support regulatory compliance and protect the environment.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of capital projects from inception through to completion. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You will manage all aspects of project delivery, including scope, programme, cost, risk, quality and governance, ensuring projects achieve their objectives while delivering value for both customers and the business.

Key Responsibilities

Manage capital projects throughout the full project lifecycle.

Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.

Manage project programmes, costs, risks, scope and change control.

Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate key stakeholders.

Administer NEC4 contracts and support procurement activities.

Monitor contractor performance, project progress and financial forecasts.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative project professional who thrives in a complex delivery environment. You will be confident managing competing priorities, building strong stakeholder relationships and driving successful project outcomes.

Essential experience and skills:

Proven experience delivering capital projects within utilities, infrastructure or construction.

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and project governance.

Experience managing project budgets, programmes, risks and stakeholders.

Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Good understanding of CDM Regulations and health and safety requirements.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent project management qualification.

IOSH, SMSTS or NEBOSH certification.

Experience delivering projects within the water industry.

Benefits:

Competitive salary dependant on skills and experience

Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.

Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.

Annual leave from 26-30 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.

A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.

A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)

We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.

Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.

Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.

Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets through our Tap4Perks scheme

Discounts on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme through salary sacrifice

Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.

Life Assurance.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Ask the Talent Acquisition lead for the full job description to see all the criteria. If we have a very high volume of applicants and we’re not able to offer interviews to all, we’ll take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through.

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.