Major Project Sponsor

- Strong decision-making ability, using evidence and experience to guide choices. - Ability to focus on the bigger picture, ensuring customer benefits are prioritized in decision-making. - Skilled at communicating complex information clearly and effectively to various stakeholders. - Ability to resolve non-delivery issues, such as governance, financing, and project direction. - Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with the project delivery team, PMO, and external bodies (e.g., Regulators, other water companies). - Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload while maintaining focus on key priorities. - In-depth understanding of the project lifecycle, cost principles, and investment appraisals, either directly as Project Sponsor or via project delivery experience. - Familiarity with project management practices, gated process reviews, benefits management, and value-for-money appraisals. - Experience in asset management and strategic risk identification and management. - Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the water/utilities sector, with knowledge of regulated industries. - Understanding of financing models such as DPC/PFI. - Essential: A degree or equivalent qualification in a numerate or technical discipline. - Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Institute of Asset Management, Chartered Management Institute, RICS, Association of Project Management). - Post-graduate experience in project or programme sponsorship ideally within the water or infrastructure sector. - Desirable: Exposure to the water/utilities sector, asset management principles, and large-scale infrastructure financing.