DWMP Delivery Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a DWMP Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of long-term wastewater management plans, responding to climate change and urban growth challenges. The role requires a degree level education, previous experience in the utility or water industry, and a strong track record in programme management. Competitive salary, flexible working, and excellent benefits package offered.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Performance-related pay

Generous pension scheme

Private medical health care

Access to benefits for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the utility industry, preferably in water.
• Proven track record of successful delivery.
• Outstanding knowledge in relevant specific areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of long-term Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans.
• Ensure delivery of stages of DWMP28 to meet stakeholder expectations.
• Shape and deliver a development plan for statutory requirements.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Financial & analytical skills

Infrastructure planning

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job title DWMP Delivery Manager Ref 41831 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary between £62,000 to £77,000 per annum depending on experience. Job grade C Closing date 28/08/2025

Are you excited about shaping the future of Wastewater Management? We are recruiting for a DWMP Delivery Manager. You will be leading the delivery of long-term Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMP), responding to critical issues like climate change and urban growth.

Please note that interviews will not be held for the role until mid-September.

What you’ll be doing as a DWMP Delivery Manager

• Leading technical communities through a programme of work to tight timescales whilst maintaining a high-quality output.
• Ensuring the delivery of stages of DWMP28 to meet stakeholders’ expectations.
• Work with business planning teams across Thames Water to incorporate into medium-term business planning.
• Shape and deliver a development plan to ensure statutory requirements are met for the second iteration of DWMP.
• Deliver a framework for partnership working that supports the 2050 corporate vision.

What you should bring to the role

• Educated to degree level (or higher) or outstanding role-specific knowledge, the Engineering discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience in the utility industry is required, ideally with experience in the water industry with long-term infrastructure planning.
• Proven track record of programme management and delivery.
• Previous experience in price review planning or asset management.
• Strong Mathematica/ Financial & analytical skills.
• Stakeholder and relationship management.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary between £62,000 to £77,000 per annum, depending on 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.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• 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.

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.