Michael Ratcliffe

Freelance Project Manager | Infrastructure & Water Projects | Delivering for Utilities & Contractors

Reigate, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Freelance Project Manager / Director at RATCLIFFE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Providing freelance project management and delivery support across the water industry — spanning both clean water infrastructure and wastewater non-infrastructure programmes. Key services include: Project and programme management across infrastructure and non-infrastructure portfolios NEC contract administration and commercial management Risk, governance, and performance monitoring Stakeholder coordination and regulatory compliance (OFWAT / Section 19) Tender support, scope development, and contractor management I focus on helping clients deliver complex engineering projects safely, efficiently, and with measurable value for customers and stakeholders.

  • Southern Water ()
    • Project Manager - Capital Delivery - Water (Infrastrucutre)
      Mar 2025 - Nov 2025 · 9 mos

    • Project Manager - Capital Delivery - Waste Water (non-infrastrucutre)
      Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • SES Water (10 yrs 5 mos)
    • Assistant Project Manager
      May 2021 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Training Completed: HNC Level 4 Construction and The Built Environment (Construction) - Distinction NEC3 - Term Service Manager Accreditation

    • Network Engineer
      Nov 2019 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Working as the Network Engineer within the capital delivery team for water main replacements. Training Completed: BTech Level 3 Construction and The Built Environment (Civil Engineer) - Double Distinction NRSWA Supervisor NEC3 - Introduction to TSC NEC3 - Managing the TSC Contractor's plan and programme

    • Network Inspector
      Nov 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Operating the SES Water network. Maintenance of the network Carrying out sampling duties Enforcing the The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations The set-up, monitoring and dismantling of traffic management systems Training completed: Water regulations enforcement