The reservoir is an environmentally-led project that will help to safeguard internationally-rare rivers in Hampshire by providing an alternative, sustainable source of water.
As well as protecting some of the county's rare river habitats, it will also provide a new green leisure facility for local communities, wetland habitats for local rehomed wildlife, and a visitor centre. It will be the first new reservoir to be built in the South East since the 1970s and is being developed in collaboration with Southern Water, who are funding the project which sits at £340m (with scope and value increasing).
The project will be mainly delivered through a main reservoir contract and two pipeline contracts, with some additional related contracts. The candidates will join the existing project office working directly with the FutureWater joint venture and other project partners. The project is due to run until at least 2030 with extensions expected.
Responsibilities
Fulfil the role of NEC Project Manager for the design and build contracts, and other projects as instructed by the Project Director. Manage design development, construction, and commissioning. Work with our professional advisers to ensure that works proceed in accordance with planning permission, licenses, and compliance with all relevant regulations. Lead health, safety, well-being, quality, and environmental performance. Scrutinise contractor information, including applications for payment, programmes, compensation events, and early warning notices. Chair meetings with designers, stakeholders, and contractors to coordinate works and drive high-value performance aligned with the values and priorities of Portsmouth Water. Manage key stakeholder relationships to enable the success of the project. Produce monthly progress reports and enable timely decision-making to deliver successful commercial outcomes. Regular meetings with stakeholders to monitor the schedule of works and coordinate activity. Oversee all direct reports allocated to the project packages and their future successful progression. Lead procurement, monitoring, and performance of the contract/subcontract packages. Liaise with external stakeholders to secure agreement or acceptance of the project delivery plans. Liaise with PW internal stakeholders to ensure that the project is ready for a seamless handover into operation on completion through asset integration. Ensure project development is in accordance with the standards, specifications, requirements, and policies established by Portsmouth Water and Havant Thicket Project. Ensure projects are completed to time, cost, and quality, ensuring the project is delivered within the agreed ODI target dates and the regulatory allowance.
Skills/Experience/Qualifications
Strong communication and team leadership skills. Good analytical skills with the ability to review and write technical specifications, procurement strategies, business cases, decision support papers, and progress reports. Strong appreciation of risk management techniques, with experience of managing budgets for large construction projects. Good knowledge of construction materials, processes, and equipment. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams. Experience of using Contract Management Software would be an advantage. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study. More than 10 years of experience in design and construction management. Experience of leading major, complex civil infrastructure projects, particularly in the water sector. Experience of reservoir works and/or major earthworks would be an advantage. NEC contract management experience is essential, ideally with Option C target cost experience. Chartered with a relevant institution e.g., MICE, MIET. Project management qualification (PRINCE, APM, or PMI). Full driving licence (all applicants will be required to undertake our driver assessment). Ideally, the successful candidate will have a recognised supervisory qualification or be able to give a commitment to obtain such a qualification.
Benefits Package
Salary in line with experience circa £75-90k. Company car allowance. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays. Holiday buy/sell due to be introduced. Enhanced company benefits - introduction of electric car scheme, additional discounts. Hybrid working will be discussed but 3/4 days on site/PW offices will be expected. Up to 15% performance-related bonus. Pension contribution up to 15%. BUPA Medical.
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As well as protecting some of the county's rare river habitats, it will also provide a new green leisure facility for local communities, wetland habitats for local rehomed wildlife, and a visitor centre. It will be the first new reservoir to be built in the South East since the 1970s and is being developed in collaboration with Southern Water, who are funding the project which sits at £340m (with scope and value increasing).
The project will be mainly delivered through a main reservoir contract and two pipeline contracts, with some additional related contracts. The candidates will join the existing project office working directly with the FutureWater joint venture and other project partners. The project is due to run until at least 2030 with extensions expected.
Responsibilities
Fulfil the role of NEC Project Manager for the design and build contracts, and other projects as instructed by the Project Director. Manage design development, construction, and commissioning. Work with our professional advisers to ensure that works proceed in accordance with planning permission, licenses, and compliance with all relevant regulations. Lead health, safety, well-being, quality, and environmental performance. Scrutinise contractor information, including applications for payment, programmes, compensation events, and early warning notices. Chair meetings with designers, stakeholders, and contractors to coordinate works and drive high-value performance aligned with the values and priorities of Portsmouth Water. Manage key stakeholder relationships to enable the success of the project. Produce monthly progress reports and enable timely decision-making to deliver successful commercial outcomes. Regular meetings with stakeholders to monitor the schedule of works and coordinate activity. Oversee all direct reports allocated to the project packages and their future successful progression. Lead procurement, monitoring, and performance of the contract/subcontract packages. Liaise with external stakeholders to secure agreement or acceptance of the project delivery plans. Liaise with PW internal stakeholders to ensure that the project is ready for a seamless handover into operation on completion through asset integration. Ensure project development is in accordance with the standards, specifications, requirements, and policies established by Portsmouth Water and Havant Thicket Project. Ensure projects are completed to time, cost, and quality, ensuring the project is delivered within the agreed ODI target dates and the regulatory allowance.
Skills/Experience/Qualifications
Strong communication and team leadership skills. Good analytical skills with the ability to review and write technical specifications, procurement strategies, business cases, decision support papers, and progress reports. Strong appreciation of risk management techniques, with experience of managing budgets for large construction projects. Good knowledge of construction materials, processes, and equipment. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams. Experience of using Contract Management Software would be an advantage. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study. More than 10 years of experience in design and construction management. Experience of leading major, complex civil infrastructure projects, particularly in the water sector. Experience of reservoir works and/or major earthworks would be an advantage. NEC contract management experience is essential, ideally with Option C target cost experience. Chartered with a relevant institution e.g., MICE, MIET. Project management qualification (PRINCE, APM, or PMI). Full driving licence (all applicants will be required to undertake our driver assessment). Ideally, the successful candidate will have a recognised supervisory qualification or be able to give a commitment to obtain such a qualification.
Benefits Package
Salary in line with experience circa £75-90k. Company car allowance. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays. Holiday buy/sell due to be introduced. Enhanced company benefits - introduction of electric car scheme, additional discounts. Hybrid working will be discussed but 3/4 days on site/PW offices will be expected. Up to 15% performance-related bonus. Pension contribution up to 15%. BUPA Medical.
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