We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Southern Water team based in Falmer, Chatham.
Location: Falmer, Chatham
Hours: 40 hours per week, with a typical day looking at 08:00 to 17:00
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Kier has been appointed by Southern Water Services to their £3.1bn Strategic Development Partnership Framework for Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8). This is an exciting opportunity to manage resources and deliver projects safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You'll be working across water and wastewater projects, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels while maximising customer satisfaction. Projects include capacity increases at treatment sites and works to improve water safety, quality, recycling, and resilience. This is your chance to make a real impact in a sector that serves millions of households across the region.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Project Manager, you'll be working within the Southern Water team, supporting them in delivering strategic water and wastewater projects. Your day to day will include:
- Managing and developing your team to achieve the best possible results for projects and employees
- Overseeing construction activities, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and environmental regulations
- Working collaboratively with clients, designers, stakeholders and suppliers to meet all project objectives
- Monitoring and reporting on project performance against financial and programme targets
- Managing project documentation and communicating progress with clients and stakeholders
What are we looking for?
This role of Project Manager is great for you if:
- You have experience working on a variety of projects in the Water, civils, or regulated sector
- You hold a degree or equivalent qualification in construction management, engineering, or a related field
- You can communicate effectively with team members, clients, and leadership at all levels
- You understand health and safety regulations and can demonstrate strong organisational skills
- You hold a Full UK driving licence
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
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