Project Manager, Water Utilities

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

About the Role

Are you a results-driven Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex, high-value projects in the water utilities sector? We are seeking an experienced professional to lead strategic infrastructure programmes, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including upgrades, new builds, and compliance initiatives.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and scope definition to procurement, construction, and handover.
• Engage and coordinate with stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, regulatory bodies, and clients, to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
• Oversee cost control, risk management, and reporting to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement, leveraging digital tools and structured governance to optimise project delivery.
• Ensure all projects meet environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

About You

• Accredited Project Manager with significant experience in the water utilities sector (ideally 6+ years).
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g., wastewater treatment works, capital delivery programmes).
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative skills.
• Expertise in cost control management, risk mitigation, and programme reporting.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and regulatory frameworks.
• Commitment to professional development and adding strategic value across the project lifecycle.
• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management).
• Professional membership
• Experience with digital innovation and data analytics is highly desirable.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

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