Engineering Project Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Oxford, Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utilities company is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to manage engineering projects across operational sites. The role requires an engineering background, experience in project management, and effective stakeholder coordination. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £56,000 per year, along with a car allowance and various benefits including 26 days of holiday and a contributory pension.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days holiday

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Preferably have a background in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil).
• Formal qualifications in these disciplines are strongly encouraged.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects.
• Ensure compliance with Asset Standards and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with delivery partners to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Background

Stakeholder Coordination

Knowledge of Health and Safety Standards

Self-motivation

Education

BTEC/HND in Engineering or relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Cirencester - GL7 6DA; Hybrid - Oxford STW - OX4 4YU; Hybrid - Thames Valley. Job title: Engineering Project Manager. Ref 41762. Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery. Location: Cirencester; Hybrid - Oxford; Hybrid - Thames Valley. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 36 per week. Salary: up to £56,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus car allowance. Job grade: B. Closing date: 31/10/2025.

This role seeks a self-motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end-to-end across Thames Water’s operational sites and estate.

There is a requirement to align with TW’s Asset Integrity standards in a reactive operational environment, ensuring the swift return to service (RTS) or Return to Operation (RTO) of failed assets. The objective is to minimise financial impact, operational disruption, process inefficiencies, and reputational risk to Thames Water.

This may involve implementing rapid, short-term, or interim solutions ahead of a permanent resolution. Responsibilities will include compiling and reporting key data such as cost of failure, RTO/RTS timelines, and lessons learned to inform future improvements and strategic decision-making.

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 £15k and £100k per project.
• Individually responsible for multiple live projects at any time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
• Develop innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making sites more efficient and delivering value for money for customers.
• Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are cost-effective and have minimal risk.
• Oversee the zero-compromise health and safety policy for everyone working on your project. Undertake monthly audits.
• Oversee the construction of each project in line with in-house policies and procedures, with associated wider industry standards. Fully compliant with CDM regulations and how to apply them.
• Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure schemes are delivered on time.
• Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, applicable British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Financial forecasting of all live projects and reporting on the value of work done (VOWD).
• Draft, vet and approve pre-construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
• Oversee commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to operations teams.
• Ensure completion documents are available and handed over (test certificates, operating and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, as-constructed drawings).

Location – Your base would be at one of our key locations, including Oxfordshire and Cirencester.

This role will require travel to multiple sites depending on the project. You will need a full driving licence, access to your own vehicle and insurance to cover work travel. You will receive a car allowance paid monthly.

Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• Preferably have a background in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil).
• Formal qualifications in these disciplines are strongly encouraged (ideally a BTEC/HND or relevant experience).
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment is advantageous.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously (internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, be self-motivated and driven, and use initiative to deliver high-quality work.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, particularly construction works, including CDM. Additional training will be provided.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary around £56,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus car allowance of £4,500 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% with 2x employee contribution.
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Wider benefits scheme including a benefits hub.

Please note that the internal job title for this role is ‘Project Engineer’ within the Capital Maintenance Project Team.

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the listed date; please apply promptly.