Engineering Project Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Sandford-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee projects across operational sites. The candidate will manage diverse projects, ensure compliance with safety standards, and must possess a relevant engineering background. A competitive salary of up to £60,000 and extensive benefits are offered, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000

£4,500 car allowance

26 days holiday, increasing with service

Contributory pension scheme

Personal medical assessments

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, especially CDM.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects.
• Oversee the construction of each project in line with in-house policies.
• Financial forecasting of all live projects and reporting on value of work done.

Skills

Self-motivated

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

BTEC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

Job description

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

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.


• Work with our operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are both cost‑effective and have minimal risk.


• Oversee 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.


• Work collaboratively with delivery partners and contractors to ensure that schemes are delivered on time.


• Maintain 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).


• Draft, vet and approve pre‑construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).


• Oversee the commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to the operations teams.


• Ensure 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 the Oxfordshire and North Berkshire area (Oxford, Didcot, Bourne End). This role will require you to travel to multiple sites depending on the project that you are working on. You will need a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and insurance to cover work travel.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Preferably have a background in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical or Civil 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 – internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.


• 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. Additional training will be provided.


• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.


• Disability Confident employer – we offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. We support disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Salary of up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance.


• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with 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 contains offers and information to save you money and support your well‑being.