Join to apply for the Project Planning and Controls Lead role at Southern Water.

Application deadline: 2025-09-01.

Location: Falmer (hybrid working)

Salary: up to £60,000 depending on experience

Job Summary: This role involves line managing a small team of controllers and planners supporting a capital programme. You will work closely with Programme Managers weekly to support project delivery within budget and schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee team productivity, output, and support to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers to support project management within budget and time constraints.
• Represent the team in meetings with stakeholders and contractors, communicating updates and challenges.
• Build relationships with internal teams and support data provision to external regulatory bodies.
• Manage monthly reporting and provide analysis to support decision-making.
• Analyze contractor data and present reports to management.
• Line manage Capital Planners and Project Controllers.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a PMO environment.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Experience across complex project cycles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of APM / Prince II methodologies.

Why Join Us? At Southern Water, contribute to strategic programmes benefiting customers, communities, and the environment. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and an innovative work environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and IT

Industries

• Utilities