Engineering Project Manager in Basingstoke

This role seeks a self‑motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end‑to‑end across Thames Water’s operational sites and estate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with typical values between one hundred thousand and £1 million per project.
• Be individually responsible for multiple live projects at any time, with further projects in scoping and tendering phase.
• Develop innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making our sites more efficient and delivering value for money for our customers.
• Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are cost‑effective and have minimal risk.
• Oversee a zero‑compromise health and safety policy for everyone working on projects, undertaking monthly audits.
• Oversee construction of each project in line with in‑house policies, procedures, industry standards, and CDM regulations.
• Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure schemes are delivered on time.
• Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Perform financial forecasting of all live projects and report on the value of work done (VOWD).
• Draft, vet and approve pre‑construction information, project programmes, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) and construction phase plans (CPP).
• Oversee commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to the operations teams.
• Ensure completion documents are available and handed over, including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files and as‑constructed drawings.

Location and Working Hours

Your base location can be either Chertsey – KT160AR or Basingstoke – RG248LL, and you will be covering the surrounding areas. You will be expected on‑site five days a week. This role will require you to travel to multiple sites, depending on the project that you are working on. You will need a full driving licence, access to your vehicle and insurance to cover work travel. A car allowance, paid monthly, will be provided. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

Qualifications and Experience

• Preferably a background in Engineering, such as Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged; ideally holding at least a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment is desirable.
• Strong ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously (internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors).
• Capability to work with minimum supervision, be self‑motivated and driven, and use initiative to deliver high‑quality work.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, particularly CDM, with additional training provided.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• Car allowance of £4,500.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days with years of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension: Defined Contribution – maximum of 12% – 2× employee contribution.
• Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including a benefits hub with offers and information to save money and support well‑being.
• Further benefits and perks available; please note different terms and conditions apply if on secondment.