Technical Team Project Manager

Technical Team Project Manager page is loaded Technical Team Project Managerlocations: FALMERtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 21, 2025 (21 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR7240 Closing Date 2025-11-21 Job Title: Technical Team Project Manager Location: Falmer, East Sussex (hybrid, 2 days per week) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: circa £50,000 (depending on skills and experience)We're delivering pioneering, industry-leading solutions that make a tangible difference for communities and ecosystems. After successfully completing a £45m pathfinder programme, we're scaling up to a £1.5bn initiative over the next decade. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping interventions that will transform the way we manage storm overflows for generations to come.We're excited to announce a brand-new opportunity to join our Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force as a Technical Team Project Manager . Job Overview As the Technical Team Project Manager, you will manage the delivery of projects within the Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force's Technical Team. You'll play a key role in designing interventions that support our £1.5 billion storm overflow reduction programme.You will be responsible for: Owning and managing the technical budget and programme. Ensuring robust financial control, quality assurance, and value for money across all technical activities. Overseeing flow monitoring, digital tool development, and intervention design. Ensuring projects meet governance standards, regulatory requirements, and are delivered on time. Collaborating with technical specialists, data analysts, modellers, contractors, and stakeholders in procurement and finance to drive innovation and efficiency. About You We're looking for someone who: Has proven experience in project management, ideally within environmental or infrastructure programmes. Is confident managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships. Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Is passionate about environmental improvement and delivering innovative solutions. Has excellent communication and organisational skills.This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative programme that will dramatically reduce spills and reliance on storm overflows, enhancing the environment for generations to come. Package This role offers a hybrid working model between our Falmer office and home. We offer a salary of circa £50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package 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 schemeOur 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.Privacy Statement: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. reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.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. Our Benefits Company and performance-related bonus Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary Health benefits through a Cash Plan Two paid community volunteering days a year 25 days annual holiday Occupational health service Perkbox benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences Study support may be available for job-related qualifications We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options