Project Managers

Overview

Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can make an impact on the environment and shape the future of Thames Water’s Critical infrastructure? Join our Major Projects team on the Thames Valley and Home Counties Programme as we invest to strengthen our assets. We have 2 roles open, designated to lead on high-value wastewater non-infrastructure projects over the course of AMP8, and you will be key to the delivery of these projects. You will engage at all levels to drive the agenda, deliver against timescales and ensure regulatory compliance in this fast-paced environment – Your chance to make a real impact!

Responsibilities

• Establish and continuously promote a proactive health, safety, and environment culture across complex and high-risk Project portfolios and our service providers.
• Accountability for project delivery and meeting time, cost and quality outputs.
• Develop and deliver an optimised project to achieve all regulatory, statutory, and internal outputs, deadlines, and targets.
• Accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and internal/external stakeholder engagement lead to the smooth transition of the project outcomes into the operational business.
• Actively protecting, managing, and enhancing Thames Water’s reputation with external customers and stakeholders.
• Development of project briefs, including supplementary information for the project\’s subsequent early contractor involvement phase.
• Managing and ensuring the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes.

Hybrid – Reading Clearwater Court office 2-3 days a week, and travel within the Thames Valley as required by the role and the business\’s needs. A driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications

• Be educated to HNC /degree level
• Experience in a relevant operational or project management capacity.
• Managing, leading, and developing people in a culture of accountability and achievement.
• Have a background in contractual awareness of Project Management work.
• Have a proven track record of managing the performance of third-party organisations.
• Set up and regularly implement feedback systems to improve business performance.
• Be able to engage with other functions and deliver tough messages with empathy.
• Driven and looking to add value and take the initiative.

Additional skills and experiences

• Engineering or science qualifications.
• Experience in the water sector or a similar regulated industry.
• Exposure to Major Projects and Capital Investment schemes.

What’s in it for you? / Benefits

• Competitive salary from £56,000 to £67,000 per annum depending on experience
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Job-Related Car Allowance
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.