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Project Manager – Clean Water (South East Region)
Kent | Sussex | Basingstoke | Field‑Based | Full‑Time
We area supporting a major consultancy delivering clean water operational services across the South East. This role suits an experienced operational leader who enjoys managing people, performance and programme delivery in a fast‑paced, field‑based environment.
The Role
You will oversee daily delivery across leak detection, data collection and customer‑side leakage (CSL) programmes. Working across multiple sites, you will lead field teams, coordinate resources and ensure all workstreams meet safety, quality and KPI expectations.
Key Responsibilities
A great opportunity to step into a key operational leadership role with long‑term progression. You will directly support leakage reduction, network performance and regional delivery improvements.
If you are interested in this Project Manager opportunity, please click the ‘apply now’ button. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. For more opportunities, please visit our website.
Kent | Sussex | Basingstoke | Field‑Based | Full‑Time
We area supporting a major consultancy delivering clean water operational services across the South East. This role suits an experienced operational leader who enjoys managing people, performance and programme delivery in a fast‑paced, field‑based environment.
The Role
You will oversee daily delivery across leak detection, data collection and customer‑side leakage (CSL) programmes. Working across multiple sites, you will lead field teams, coordinate resources and ensure all workstreams meet safety, quality and KPI expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate field‑based teams across multiple locations
- Manage daily operations, workforce planning and resource allocation
- Drive productivity and performance across leak detection, data and CSL workstreams
- Maintain accurate operational data and support reporting requirements
- Oversee fleet utilisation, compliance and cost control
- Deliver toolbox talks, site briefings and safe systems of work
- Liaise with client representatives and provide clear performance updates
- Experience managing field‑based operational teams
- Strong commercial awareness and KPI‑driven mindset
- Understanding of leak detection, data logging or CSL (desirable)
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills
- Full UK driving licence
- NRSWA / Streetworks Supervisor
- Prince2 / PM2
- Experience within UK water utility frameworks
- Full‑time, Monday-Friday (40 hours)
- Field‑based across Kent, Sussex and Basingstoke
- Regular travel to operational sites
A great opportunity to step into a key operational leadership role with long‑term progression. You will directly support leakage reduction, network performance and regional delivery improvements.
If you are interested in this Project Manager opportunity, please click the ‘apply now’ button. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. For more opportunities, please visit our website.