Construction Manager

Thames Water; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK utility provider is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead critical infrastructure projects in London. You will ensure contractor compliance with safety and quality standards, engaging across teams to improve project delivery. The role offers a salary ranging from £60,000 to £75,000, a £5,800 car allowance, and various beneficial schemes, including private healthcare and a contributory pension.

Benefits

26 days holiday increasing to 30 with service

Private healthcare

Competitive salary

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience in infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements during construction.
• Work closely with contractors to monitor performance.
• Engage with multiple teams to identify effective solutions.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Utilities or rail networks experience

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Performance and quality management

Education

Chartered Engineer qualification or equivalent long experience

Job description

Overview

Join us as a Construction Manager – Shape the Future of London’s Infrastructure.

Are you ready to take on a career-defining role where your work directly impacts millions of people? Thames Water is looking for a passionate and experienced Construction Manager to lead delivery on one of our most critical infrastructure programmes — the Northern Outfall Sewer.

In this high-impact role, you’ll be at the forefront of a major infrastructure upgrade, ensuring contractors deliver the highest quality, safety, and environmental compliance standards. From design through to completion, your leadership will be vital in ensuring the success of this programme and protecting one of London’s most important assets.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with environmental requirements in asset design and delivery, monitoring delivery performance and working with contractors to address issues and improve.
• Ensuring compliance with current CDM regulations.
• Work closely with the Integration team to ensure project deliverables are clear and agreed upon by all stakeholders.
• Support the contractor and Operations liaison during the design process, promoting innovation, best practices, and compliance with quality standards.
• Engage with Asset Management, Engineering and Operations: Identify synergies and use lessons learned from previous projects to agree on the most effective solutions.
• Support the assessment and appointment of contractors.
• Verify and approve project plans (Project Delivery Plan, Commissioning Plan, test plans).
• Stress test contractor programmes and ensure compatibility with other projects and isolations.
• Assess and report weekly progress against the programme.

Role details

This role will be based at Maple Lodge - Hybrid. 36 hours a week, 80% of this role will be site-based, and 20% will be hybrid working.

The successful candidate must have a driving licence and access to a car. This role will come with a £5,800 car allowance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Background of working within utilities or rail networks would be a benefit in this role.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
• Understanding of the development of design, construction and operation of infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of performance and quality management.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £60,000- £75,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Car allowance of £5,800.
• Private healthcare.
• 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.

About Thames Water

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

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 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.