SRO Procurement Project Manager
Join South West Water’s Strategic Resource Options Programme
Strategic Resource Options Programme
Exeter or Bristol HQ | Hybrid working | Full-time
South West Water is delivering a major infrastructure programme and we’re looking for a Procurement Project Manager to help shape how it’s brought to life.
This is a strategic role where procurement is central to delivery — offering the chance to influence decisions, work collaboratively across teams, and help deliver long‑term value for customers and communities.
What you can expect from the role
- Lead procurement across a significant major infrastructure programme
- Help shape strategy within a developing regulatory model (DPC/SIPR)
- Work with a wide range of stakeholders across technical, commercial and operational teams
- Play a key role in delivering sustainable, innovative outcomes
- Be part of a collaborative and purpose‑driven programme environment
What you’ll be doing
- Developing and delivering procurement strategies for major project scope
- Accountable for running end‑to‑end procurement processes (from PQQ through to award) for our SRO major project portfolio
- Designing fair, transparent and competitive procurement approaches
- Engaging with the market to encourage strong, diverse supplier participation
- Ensuring compliance with Procurement Act 2023 and Ofwat guidance
- Building clear, auditable processes to support governance and reportingCollaborating with legal, engineering and delivery teams
- Managing external advisers and supporting knowledge sharing within the team
- Aligning procurement with wider programme and commercial objectives
What we’re looking for
We know that no one candidate will meet every requirement, so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, we’d still encourage you to apply.
- Experienced procurement manager, with knowledge of the water sector or utilities and a background in delivering major infrastructure/ construction projects
- Confidence leading complex, high‑value procurements
- Understanding of the latest UK procurement regulations and broader regulated industry requirements
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commercial awareness and a thoughtful, problem‑solving approach
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery
It would be great if you also have
- MCIPS (or working towards it)
Benefits
- Competitive Salary – Based on experience and skills
- Company car or car allowance – Options to support your role
- Annual Bonus Scheme – Rewarding your performance
- Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for your future
- Healthcare Benefits – Access to private healthcare and employee assistance programmes
- Professional Development – Support for career growth with training opportunities
- Employee Discounts – On various products and services
- Generous Annual Leave – Take time to recharge with our holiday entitlement
Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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