Assistant Project Manager (SuDS)

Location: This is a hybrid role operating within either the East, Central OR West part of our region (for these reasons, we can only accept applications from people who hold a full, clean driving license).

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: up to £40k (depending on skills and experience)

Storm overflows are very provocative and not acceptable to our customers and stakeholders. We want to lead the charge in resolving the current situation. That's where our Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force comes in, implementing pioneering and industry-leading solutions to reduce spills and reliance on overflows whilst also enhancing the environment for our communities. Currently delivering a £45 million pathfinder programme which rapidly expands to £1.5 billion over the next 10 years. The programme has been very successful, and we are now expanding the team so we can continue to work in partnership to deliver a larger programme of sustainable and innovative interventions to reduce the use of storm overflows.

As a Task Force APM, you will be part of a team responsible for ensuring that the team's Programme of work is delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. This role will sit within the Strategic Partnerships Team helping to deliver the Highways SuDS Programme. The Highways SuDS Programme is working across our region to retro-fit SuDS in partnership with local authorities. Our Task Force APM will play an integral role in helping the team to achieve their vision, to enhance the environment through the dramatic reduction in spills and the need to use storm overflows!

The work we are doing is industry leading, so we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who feel they can work as part of an agile, dynamic and innovative team. You are passionate and committed to doing the right thing and improving the environment. You may have a basic understanding of Health & Safety practice and law. You will have the ability to juggle competing projects and plans. The ability to work to tight time pressures and to be able to support with putting together clearly articulated reports and presentations. Effective communications skills at all levels, ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software. Have knowledge of or experience with Geospatial Information Software (GIS).

This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a 60/40 split to working between our sites/field locations and home. We are offering a salary of up to £40,000 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:

• Generous pension (up to 11% company contribution)
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months)
• Health Cash Plan & funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave & flexible return options
• Cycle to work scheme

Does this opportunity excite you but you're not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that 'normal' office hours aren't possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we'll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support - because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That's why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you'll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.

Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.