Construction Project Manager

Pertemps Thames Water; Reading, Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Health & wellbeing

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Job summary

Pertemps Thames Water is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of Thames Water buildings, including Listed and critical facilities. You will scope, procure and hand over complex projects while ensuring CDM compliance, safety and governance standards.

Based at a Thames Valley site (Reading/Newbury), the role offers hybrid working (36 hours/week) and a salary up to £60,000 with a £4,500 car allowance, plus a robust benefits package including pension and wellbeing schemes.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC/BEng/NVQ Level 4 in Construction Management or equivalent
• Strong construction or facilities management experience
• Experience scoping projects from conception to procurement and delivery

Responsibilities

• Independently scope and deliver projects with Operational Specialists
• Manage end-to-end tender process including contractor selection and award
• Ensure CDM & health & safety compliance and oversee Designers/Contractors
• Review pre-construction docs including RAMS and H&S plans
• Coordinate inductions and communicate site risks and hazards
• Monitor performance against safety, environment, quality, programme and budget
• Forecast and report expenditure and escalate risks

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

Budget control

CDM compliance

H&S awareness

Stakeholder comms

Multi-project handling

Education

HND/HNC/BEng/NVQ Level 4 in Construction Management or related

Job description

As a Construction Project Manager, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of projects on Thames Water buildings. This includes structural projects (Lifecycle) and the delivery of facilities for staff (Welfare), on our huge range of buildings, which include Listed buildings and those of operational importance.

You manage a portfolio of projects ranging from approximately £30,000 to £2million, from scoping the projects from scratch to completion, including reporting throughout and managing the handover.

Please note that the internal job title for this role is ‘Project Engineer'.

What you’ll be doing as a Construction Project Manager

• Independently scope and deliver projects, working closely with Operational Specialists to define requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end tender process, including contractor selection, evaluation and award.
• Ensure full CDM and health & safety compliance, acting as Client and overseeing Principal Designers and Contractors.
• Review pre-construction documentation, including Construction Phase Plans, RAMS and H&S plans, ensuring safe project delivery.
• Coordinate contractor inductions and communicate relevant site risks and hazards.
• Monitor project performance across health & safety, environmental, quality, programme and budget targets, maintaining accurate records.
• Manage contractor performance, resources and site issues, liaising regularly with Controllers of Premises.
• Forecast and report project expenditure, escalating risks where required and ensuring compliance with company governance procedures.

Base location: This position will be based out of one of our Thames Valley sites (e.g., Reading or Newbury) and will cover the surrounding area.

Working pattern or hours: Hybrid – 36 Hours per week (Monday to Friday).

What you should bring to the role

• Hold a HND/HNC/BEng/NVQ Level 4 in Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or equivalent, or have a strong Construction, Mechanical or Electrical background
• Have strong construction or facilities management experience.
• Have good experience scoping construction projects, from conception to procurement of Contractors.
• Have had previous experience managing contractors and auditing their performance, motivating all to achieve high standards of compliance.
• Have good project management, communication and financial management skills as well as having sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations.
• Possess strong organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality.
• Have the ability to develop friendly and professional customer-focused relations with others.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport.

What’s in it for you

• Offering a salary up to £60,000 per annum plus Car Allowance of £4,500 (depending on skills and experience).
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment).

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.

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.