Engineering Delivery Manager

Thames Water; Barking; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

26 days holiday (30 with service)

Performance-related pay

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an Engineering Delivery Manager to lead MEICA capital projects across water and wastewater assets. You will steer a diverse portfolio, drive performance, and ensure safety and quality standards are met throughout delivery.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate procurement, framework partners and contractors, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while minimising operational disruption.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex MEICA projects in a technical and commercial environment.
• Qualifications at Degree or HND level in Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of MEICA systems, project delivery, planning, estimating, and contract management.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, procurement processes, and site-based construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a portfolio of capital maintenance projects across operational sites.
• Manage procurement activities, framework partners, contractors, and supply chain relationships.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Project Engineers and other team members.
• Support project planning, estimating, scheduling, and programme delivery.
• Ensure all projects meet client specifications, commercial objectives, and programme commitments.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and site requirements while minimising operational disruption.

Skills

MEICA knowledge

Project delivery

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Job description

Engineering Delivery Manager (Mechanical, Electrical or ICA)

Are you an experienced engineering project manager looking to lead high-profile infrastructure projects that make a real difference?

We're looking for an Engineering Delivery Manager to join our growing Capital Maintenance Projects team, delivering innovative engineering solutions across water and wastewater assets. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of capital projects while leading teams, driving performance, and shaping the future of essential infrastructure.

What you'll be doing:

As an Engineering Delivery Manager, you'll oversee the successful delivery of MEICA construction projects across clean water and wastewater operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of a portfolio of capital maintenance projects across operational sites.
• Managing procurement activities, framework partners, contractors, and supply chain relationships.
• Providing leadership, coaching, and development for Project Engineers and other team members.
• Supporting project planning, estimating, scheduling, and programme delivery.
• Ensuring all projects meet client specifications, commercial objectives, and programme commitments.
• Managing stakeholder relationships and site requirements while minimising operational disruption.
• Driving compliance with CDM regulations, Health & Safety standards, environmental requirements, and company policies.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a commercially minded engineering professional with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing engineering projects within a technical and commercial environment.
• Qualifications at Degree or HND level in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of MEICA systems, project delivery, planning, estimating, and contract management.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, procurement processes, and site-based construction activities.
• A strong understanding of health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including CDM.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience managing and developing teams.

What's in it for you?

• Up to £66,000 salary (depending on experience)
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays
• Performance-related payment plan
• Health and wellbeing support, including health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling

Ready to lead impactful infrastructure projects and help shape the future of water services? We'd love to hear from you.