Change Project Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility company in the UK is seeking a Change Project Manager to enhance its operations. This role involves managing project improvements and engaging stakeholders while utilizing your planning and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have previous project management experience and be willing to learn about waste and clean water operations. The position offers a salary between £43,110 and £52,000 and provides a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing with service

Generous contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Previous exposure to project and change management.
• Experience communicating with and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning skills and self-management capability.
• Willingness to become a temporary subject matter expert.
• Access to a car and hold a driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and delivery of project improvements.
• Review, develop, and implement operating models and processes.
• Engage and drive successful activities with stakeholders.
• Lead the change in behaviours and working methods.
• Ensure a smooth handover to BAU.

Skills

Project and change management

Stakeholder communication

Planning skills

MS Office and Project software proficiency

Job description

Job title Change Project Manager Ref 43639 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Kemble Court - RG2 6AD Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 hours per week Salary Offering between £43,110 and £52,000 per annum depending on experience and skills Job grade B Closing date 09/01/2026

We are seeking a Change Project Manager to join us in delivering improvements within our growing Renewals and Logistics business unit (providing people, resources and specialist services to our operations colleagues). Known as an Operational Improvement Lead, this is not a traditional project management role – you will be able to shape the project and support delivering activities using your insight, creativity and stakeholder management skills. You’ll be able to steer the project through discovery to develop operating models and processes, manage pilots and implement delivery plans.

Working closely with the project teams, turning your hand to whatever support is needed, you’ll widen your knowledge of waste sewerage and clean water operations, offering you a varied and exciting career at Thames Water whilst making a genuine difference to Thames Water communities, customers and colleagues.

What you’ll be doing as a Change Project Manager

• Manage the development and delivery of projects which are improvements to existing services and operations, or the creation of new services.
• Reviewing, developing, testing and implementing operating models and processes to ensure they are fit for the future.
• Working closely with stakeholders at all levels to engage, involve and drive successful activities to deliver the project objectives.
• Ensure we capture and communicate the benefits and lead the change in behaviours and working methods.
• You will be leading and coordinating stakeholders confidently with a focus on delivering successful change.
• Embed change and provide a smooth handover to BAU.

This role is based at our operational site in Green Park, Reading, but you will have a flexible hybrid working pattern that allows you to go where the project needs you and work from home.

Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Previous exposure to project and change management.
• Experience communicating with and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning skills and self-management capability.
• Be willing to get stuck in and become a ‘temporary subject matter expert’ to help lead the way with authority.
• Ability to competently use MS Office and Project software.
• The successful candidate must have access to a car and hold a driver’s licence.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering between £43,110 and £52,000 per annum depending on experience and skills
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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.

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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.