WINEP Investigation Lead

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now
and in the future.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced WINEP Investigation Lead to join our Catchment and
Environment Management team. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of the
Company’s Water Resource WINEP investigation Programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the appointed contractor(s) to deliver the Water Resource WINEP programme to ensure
  safe and timely delivery by the agreed regulatory output dates and in accordance with the
  agreed budgets and levels of quality required by environmental Regulators.
• Lead liaison with Southern Water, with regard to aspects of the AMP8 WINEP programme that
  they are leading. This would include attendance of project Steering Group meetings.
• Support the Water Resource WRMP24 and WRMP29 programme, including through programme
  development and management of the process.
• Assisting with WIMP tasks, including but not limited to those associated with options
  appraisal
• Technical engagement with environmental Regulators (primarily Environment Agency and
  Natural England) to ensure successful completion of the WINEP programme.
• Engagement with other stakeholders holding an interest in the WINEP programme, as required.
  Specifically, this will include: Control and reporting of costs and schedule, Technical
  coordination, Facilitate liaison with key staff within Portsmouth Water and external bodies,
  Identification, reporting and management of key risks O Control and management of contract
  change and Undertaking role of Service Manager under NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC)

What do you need?

Skills & Competencies

• Project Management Experience, particularly for environmental study type work
• Experience in managing consultancy contracts under the NEC4 Professional Services Contract
• Excellent and demonstrable administration and organisation skills
• Sound computer literacy skills, particularly Microsoft Office 365 and associated tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving license

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree (or equivalent) in an environmental science/water resources or related discipline,
  Geography, ecology related.
• More than 5 years’ experience working in an environmental assessment or regulatory role or
  similar, ideally in a project / technical leadership or project management role.
• Previous experience in successfully implementing projects under the NEC4 suite of contract
  documents, particularly Professional Services Contract (PSC)

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, this means we are happy to
consider flexible working arrangements. Please talk to us at the interview about the
flexibility you may want.

We support equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of
society. The Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work and
live in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to unsuccessful
candidates. If your application is of interest to us, we will normally contact you within 2
weeks of receiving your application.