Engineering Project Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited in Oxford/Witney is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead end-to-end CAPEX projects across operational sites and estates. You will scope, tender, procure and deliver mechanical, electrical, and ICA schemes while maintaining safety and compliance.

You will be on-site five days a week, travel to multiple sites, and manage budgets, schedules, and handover to operations as part of the Capital Maintenance Project Team.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with related technical discipline.
• BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing or Wastewater treatment.
• Ability to coordinate stakeholders and manage multiple projects.
• Experience with CAPEX project management and CDM compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, typically £100k–£1m per project.
• Lead scoping, tendering, procurement, and site induction activities.
• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure CDM compliance across schemes.
• Collaborate with operations teams and contractors to define costed solutions.
• Forecast finances and report on value of work completed (VOWD).
• Oversee commissioning, handover, and documentation for completed projects.

Skills

Engineering background

CAPEX project management

Stakeholder coordination

Health and safety knowledge (CDM)

Strong problem solving

Education

BTEC/HND in relevant discipline

Job description

Job title Engineering Project Manager Ref 40984 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Oxford - OX4 4XU, Witney - OX28 5JH Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 Hours per week Salary Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance. Job grade B Closing date 02/11/2026

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

We expect you to manage all aspects of each CAPEX project, including initial scoping of the need, competitively tendering the work, contractor procurement, site set up and inductions: health and safety inspections, commissioning, training and handover to the operations teams.

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

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 can be Witney or Oxford, however travel to the surrounding areas is required. 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

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

• 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).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.

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.

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.

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.

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