At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver impactful projects in the water sector, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join South Staffordshire Water, a leading regulated water company with a focus on community.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, family-friendly leave, health perks, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with active employee networks and strong career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Degree or 5 years' experience in project management, preferably in utilities.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Salary: Competitive | Company Benefits | Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Full Time | Fixed Term Contract | 37 hours per week
About Us
South Staffordshire Water operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water, and is a privately‑owned regulated water‑only company. South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly 1.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the North, to Halesowen in the South, and from Burton‑on‑Trent in the East, to Kinver in the West.
The Role
As a Project Manager, you will lead and deliver a portfolio of business‑critical projects from initiation through to successful completion. Working closely with field operations teams, subject matter experts, and external partners, you will ensure projects are executed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your experience within the utilities sector will enable you to navigate regulatory requirements, understand operational complexities, and drive effective, sustainable change across the business. This position is currently available on a fixed‑term basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of field‑based projects, ensuring alignment with agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define clear project scopes, objectives, and measurable success criteria
- Develop and manage project documentation, including plans, risk registers, issue logs, and progress reports
- Review and assess method statements and risk assessments to ensure safe and compliant delivery
- Prepare project estimates, forecasts, and financial reports in line with governance frameworks
- Support procurement activities, including the evaluation of tender submissions where required
- Monitor project performance against KPIs, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where necessary
- Manage project changes effectively, maintaining robust governance throughout the lifecycle
- Contribute project management expertise to wider business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
What You’ll Need
- Full UK driving licence
- Degree qualification or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management
- Strong technical or operational background within water or broader utilities sectors
- Proven experience delivering projects in regulated environments
- Good working knowledge of CDM regulations and safe systems of work
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships
- Strong communication skills, with confidence in presenting to a range of audiences
- A proactive, organised, and self‑motivated approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
What You’ll Get
- Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days
- Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
- Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
- Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
- Professional Development: Hands‑on training and ongoing career development opportunities
- Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
- Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards
At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee‑led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.
Project Manager (FTC) in Walsall employer: South Staffs Water
South Staffordshire Water is an excellent employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced family leave, health support, and ongoing career development opportunities. With a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging, employees are encouraged to engage in various networks that celebrate diversity, making it a rewarding place to work in the heart of Walsall, West Midlands.
