Engineering Delivery Manager

Pertemps; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Guildford is looking for an Engineering Delivery Manager to oversee capital projects in wastewater and water production sectors. You will manage procurement processes, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and support the growth of your team. The role requires office presence with a salary up to £71,000, including a car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance of £4,500 per annum

26 days annual leave, increasing with service

Contributory pension plan

Personal medical assessments

Performance-related pay plan

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial and technical role.
• Proven track record of project management in engineering.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and ICA systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a large portfolio of capital projects.
• Manage procurement process and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical/Electrical systems

Resource management

Health & Safety compliance

Procurement management

Team leadership

Education

Degree/HND in engineering or business administration

Job description

This is a fantastic career opportunity for someone with engineering project management experience to join a highly collaborative and supportive team in our Capital Maintenance Projects and deliver modern and innovative solutions to our operational sites.

In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of a large portfolio of capital projects, providing MEICA and Civil engineering construction solutions for wastewater, water production, waste and water network functions, above and below ground.

What you will be doing as an Engineering Delivery Manager

We are seeking a commercially astute and motivated person to provide MEICA and Civil Engineering construction solutions to the process and network functions across Thames Water, on both Clean and Wastewater Assets. You will ensure that the health and safety requirements, quality standards, contractual specifications, commercial objectives, and program deadlines are met promptly.

Main areas of focus will include:

• Being an integral part of the growing Capital Maintenance Projects team.
• Managing the procurement process, framework suppliers and sub-contractor supply chain involved in the delivery of site-based construction activities.
• Being directly responsible for resource management and the training, development, and support of directly managed Project Engineers.
• Providing estimates, programming, and planning support to the wider team.
• Ensuring the delivery of all construction projects on the program with 100% compliance with client specifications.
• Managing the client’s site requirements, ensuring minimal impact on the operational functionality of the site.
• Delivering all projects within legislative, CDM and regulatory requirements, including Health & Safety, Environmental and HR.

The base location for this role will be Guildford. But it will require travel across the area.

There will be a requirement to be office-based 5 days per week.

For this role, you will receive a car allowance, so a driving licence is required.

Hours of work are 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• Have gained experience within a commercial and technical role and preferably educated to degree/HND level in engineering and/or business administration, ideally with post‑qualification experience.
• Have a proven track record of project management in an engineering environment with a good working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and ICA systems of work.
• Provide management of the procurement process, framework suppliers and the sub‑contractor supply chain, involved in the delivery of site‑based construction activities.
• Be responsible for resource management and the training, development, and support of directly managed staff.
• Ensure the delivery of all construction projects on the program with 100% compliance with client specifications.
• To deliver all projects within legislative, CDM and regulatory requirements, including Health & Safety, Environmental and HR.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £71,000 per annum including car allowance, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

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.

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.

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.