Closing Date 2025-04-30 Job Title: Programme Manager – Water Recycling Location: Hybrid working between our office in Worthing or Falmer, and remotely from home. Due to the nature of the work you may be required to travel for stakeholder meetings on occasion. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday Salary: Competitive basic salary commensurate to experience £400 monthly car allowance. Job Overview Southern Water are delighted to be recruiting for a newly created position to form part of our Major Projects Senior Leadership team Reporting into the Major Projects Director, our Programme Manager – Water Recycling will be accountable for the delivery of the suite of four water recycling projects the company is committed to deliver. The role provides leadership to strategically manage safety, risk, monitor finances and ensure each phase of work is started or completed on time. The role is accountable for the timely delivery of the following recycling projects: Sandown Ford Aylesford Sittingbourne In support of delivery the role will need to manage not only the technical development but also ensure the delivery and integrate the following elements All commercial agreements associated with the projects The delivery of the DPC scheme to fund, build and operate the Ford/Ayelsford plants, namely the tender, selection and award of the Competitively Appointed Provider (CAP). As part of this the role will include ensuring delivery of the successful negotiation of the associated construction and financing agreements The successful delivery of the relevant planning processes. In support of the above the Role will be accountable for managing the relationships with the suite of regulators (RAPID, OFWAT, EA, and DWI. This role leads and ensures the development of project objectives, requirements and milestones, oversees the preparation and allocation of budgets, liaises with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all parties are aligned with the project's direction and implements risk management processes to mitigate project risks effectively. About You We are keen to hear from applicants who have demonstrable experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects whilst leading complex delivery teams. You will be confident in commercial delivery of intricate schemes within highly regulated sectors and will be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills in order to negotiate favourable outcomes and engage & influence at Executive level. The successful candidate will have a detailed understanding of, and experience in, managing programmes through the entire project lifecycle including feasibility studies, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Experience within the water sector would be particularly advantageous. Package This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our office in either Worthing or Falmer, and remote working from home. The nature of this role may mean you also need to travel for meetings and site visits on occasion. We are offering a competitive salary, a £400 monthly car allowance as well as other benefits including: • Bonus up to 10% • Single cover Private Medical Insurance • Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution • Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary • Health benefits through a Cash Plan • Two paid community volunteering days a year • 25 days annual holiday • Occupational health service • Perkbox benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences • Study support may be available for job-related qualifications • We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options Why Southern Water? Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation. At Southern Water, diversity and inclusion are core values. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an environment where every individual is empowered to succeed. This is more than a role; it’s an opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Apply now to be part of our transformational journey. LI-BD1