Engineering Project Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead a portfolio of mechanical, electrical and ICA projects across multiple sites. You will be based near Hampton, traveling to sites as required, and will manage projects from scoping through to handover, ensuring value for money and strict safety compliance.

With a background in civil or mechanical engineering, you will coordinate with operations teams and contractors, produce RAMS/CPP, and maintain thorough project documentation.

Qualifications

• Preferably an engineering background in Civil or Mechanical engineering.
• Formal qualifications within engineering sectors encouraged.
• At least a BTEC/HND or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Understanding of health and safety standards with reference to construction works (CDM).
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects valued between £100k and £1m each.
• Lead multiple live projects while scoping and tendering additional work.
• Collaborate with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions with value for money and low risk.
• Uphold CDM regulations and safety policy on all sites.
• Carry out monthly audits of projects.
• Oversee construction in line with internal policies and industry standards.
• Forecast financials of live projects and report on value of work done (VOWD).
• Draft, review and approve pre-construction information, RAMS, CPP, and construction phase plans.
• Oversee commissioning, training and handover to operations teams.
• Ensure completion documents, test certificates, O&M manuals and safety files are handed over.

Skills

Engineering background

Stakeholder coordination

Health and safety (CDM)

Education

BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

What you will be doing as an Engineering Project Manager

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between one hundred thousand and £1 million per project.
• Individually responsible for multiple live projects at any time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
• We are developing innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making our sites more efficient and delivering value for money for our customers.
• Working with our operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are both cost-effective and have minimal risk.
• Overseeing our zero-compromise health and safety policy for everyone working on your project.
• Undertake monthly audits.
• Oversee the construction of each project in line with our in-house policies & procedures, with associated wider industry standards.
• Fully compliant with CDM regulations and how to apply them.
• Working collaboratively with delivery partners and contractors to ensure that schemes are delivered on time.
• Maintaining compliance with our Asset Standards, associated British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Financial forecasting of all live projects and reporting on the value of work done. (VOWD).
• Drafting, vetting and approving pre-construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans. (CPP)
• Overseeing the commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to the operations teams.
• Ensuring that completion documents are available and handed over, including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as-constructed drawings.

Location –

Your base location will be Hampton and the surrounding area. You will be expected on-site 5 days a week. This role will require you to travel to multiple sites, depending on the project that you are working on. You will be required to have a full driving licence , access to your vehicle and insurance to cover work travel. You will receive a car allowance , which is paid monthly.

Working Hours –

Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

• Preferably have a background in Engineering, such as Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged.
• Ideally, holding at least a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline or relevant experience.
• Or have knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously. This includes internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
• Additionally, you will have the ability to work with minimum supervision, be self-motivated and driven, and use your initiative to deliver high-quality work.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, with particular reference to construction works, including CDM. However, additional training will be provided.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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

Why choose us?

Learning how you work, we are 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.

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.