SPA Project Manager

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Project Manager, based at north Lincolnshire.

Location:                          Site-based from SPA offices, north Lincolnshire
Employment Type:       Full-time, Permanent 

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Project Manager to support and enhance our project delivery team. 

What will you be doing as our new Project Manager?  

The role of Project Manager is a true Alliance role – with a sole focus on the delivery of projects and programmes.  You will manage a team who will be responsible for the project to be delivered safely, on-time, to budget and in-line with quality, environmental, customer requirements and complies with Governance and processes.

You will oversee an element of the multi-million pound SPA project and will be responsible for the project throughout its full life cycle, utilising the team to manage conflicting needs and demands, ensuring they are deployed and fully utilised making the most of their strengths and skills.

Key responsibilities: 

• Responsible for translating Programme level strategy into actual outcomes and Team members are informed of requirements for project.
• Ensure the project team resources are fully utilised, and their performance and output is in line with company performance metrics, dealing with performance issues where they may arise.
• Responsible for the delivery of Enabling phase of the project and elements in delivery phase of project ensuring that these projects are kept ‘on track’ by own team to agreed cost, time and quality parameters and any arising issues mitigated appropriately.
• Responsible for full project lifecycle from Enabling, construction, project handover, formal sign off and managing any warranty issue that arise post-handover.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in Health & Safety (H&S), ensuring consistent H&S standards are maintained.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours: 

This job might be for you if you have:  

• A degree in in Civil / MEICA / Construction Management or relevant subject
• Experience in leading and delivering large-scale projects of work, including water infrastructure or large-scale linear projects
• Experience leading multi-contractor, multi-disciplined teams, unifying them into an industry leading delivery team.
• Experience of delivering design and build, large construction projects
• The ability to perform against a tight budget through effective programme development, risk and opportunity management
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs.  

Working with the highest degree of integrity, we want SPA employees to take ownership and accountability for their outputs and be driven to continuously improve how they work. SPA employees should act with the customer’s best interest at heart, be clear and transparent communicators and be passionate about operating in an ethical fashion. 

If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!  

Why Join SPA? 

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, embracing innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, and Jacobs. 

Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come. 

·        Flexible Working: We support remote working and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows. 

·        Location: Our head office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area. 

·        Diversity and Inclusion: SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. 

Our Purpose 

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive. 

Ready to Join Us? 
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging. 

Take the Next Step 

If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

Apply now and be part of Anglian Water’s journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future.