Emergency Measures Project Manager

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Reading seeks an Emergency Measures Project Manager to implement and manage action plans for emergency measures compliance. The ideal candidate will possess project and change management experience, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and familiarity with regulatory environments. This position offers a competitive salary between £46,000 and £53,000 per annum, along with benefits such as 26 days of annual leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Generous contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience within Project and/or change management.
• Previous working experience within a regulatory or government organisation.
• Knowledge of SEMD or a similar regulatory background is desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise conflicting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement action plans under SEMD.
• Manage all associated project documentation.
• Record and report SEMD activity in terms of compliance risk.
• Manage regulatory obligations through Thames Water’s strategic risk procedures.
• Develop and implement change management plans.
• Create reports for programme and governance activities.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Change Management

Communication skills

Planning

IT Literacy

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Emergency Measures Project Manager

We are seeking an Emergency Measures Project Manager to join Thames Water to develop, implement and embed deliverables against a range of SEMD (Security & Emergency Measures Direction) related action plans and associated improvement initiatives to deliver measurable and sustainable compliance against regulatory commitments.

Location

This role is based at Kemble Court, Green Park, Reading.

Working Hours

Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Security Check

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) before starting within this role.

What you’ll be doing

• Project Management – Design and implement action plans to aid the ‘go to green’ activity across several requirements under SEMD. Track progress and milestones, reporting through relevant governance structures as requested.
• Responsible for all associated project documentation, e.g. RACI, plans, RAIDO, ensuring the project follows our framework principles and stage gates where relevant.
• Risk Management – Record and report all SEMD activity in terms of business‑level risk to compliance against SEMD obligations and regulatory requirements, reportable through PR06 internal strategic risk management.
• Stakeholder Management – Manage regulatory obligations through Thames Water’s strategic risk procedures, coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Change Management – Develop, agree and implement the change management plan for related initiatives and projects.
• Reporting – Create and provide reports for appropriate activities within the plan, inclusive of Programme and Governance board materials, milestones and progress updates.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience within Project and/or change management.
• Previous working experience within a regulatory or government organisation.
• Knowledge of SEMD (Security and Emergency Measures Direction) or a similar regulatory background is desirable.
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Strong planning and self‑management capability.
• Strong IT literacy, including use of MS Project and MS Office software.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise conflicting requirements.
• Access to a car and a driver’s licence.

What’s in it for you

• Offering between £46,000 to £53,000 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, packed with offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Additional Information

Find out more about our benefits and perks. 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.

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.