Energy Efficiency Programme Lead

Thames Water Utilities Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities seeks an enthusiastic Energy Efficiency Programme Lead to manage their energy efficiency initiatives. This hybrid position involves ensuring project efficiency, securing funding, and leading efforts aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Ideal candidates have a strong background in energy management, excellent project management skills, and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work schemes

Shopping vouchers

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in operational energy management.
• Strong programme and project management skills.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Thames Water’s energy efficiency programme.
• Manage a £20m investment programme.
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo.

Skills

Operational energy management

Project management

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Sustainability

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Job description

Job title Energy Efficiency Programme Lead Ref 41214 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Starting salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience Job grade B Closing date 25/06/2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic Energy Efficiency Programme Lead to manage the delivery of Thames Water’s energy efficiency programme, ensuring that the AMP8 programme objectives are met.

What you’ll be doing as an Energy Efficiency Programme Lead

You’ll lead a vital programme that’s all about doing more with less energy. Through smart investments in blowers, pumps and motors, your efforts will significantly boost efficiency and help us hit ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets. If you love solving problems, driving sustainability, and seeing real-world impacts from your work, this role is perfect for you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Steering and shaping our energy efficiency project portfolio, from conception through to successful delivery.
• Working closely with specialists, operational teams, and contractors to deliver projects efficiently and effectively.
• Securing project funding and confidently managing a £20m investment programme.
• Chairing collaborative working groups to maintain momentum, resolve challenges, and keep everyone aligned and informed.
• Driving continuous improvement and constructively challenging the status quo to maximise benefits.
• Maintaining clear oversight of energy performance across major Thames Water sites, proactively managing risks and identifying opportunities.

Base location: Hybrid Clearwater Court - Travel into the office twice a month, and occasional site visits.

Working pattern or hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (36 hours per week)

What you should bring to the role

• A proven track record in operational energy management, ideally with experience in water or similar industries.
• Strong programme and project management skills, matched by a naturally analytical and organised approach.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a flair for influencing and motivating teams.
• Passion for sustainability, innovation, and making a tangible difference.
• A degree in Engineering, Science, or a closely related field.

What’s in it for you?

You'll join a team where your ideas shape the future, contributing directly to meaningful environmental outcomes. Alongside career growth and a dynamic working environment, you’ll receive:

• Starting salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• 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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.