Engineering Project Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Ware; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager

Reference: 39085

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Location: Rye Meads Sewage Works - SG12 8JY

Contract Type: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: Offering up to £56,000 per annum depending on experience and skills

Job Grade: B

Closing Date: 19/02/2025

This role seeks a self-motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end-to-end across Thames Water’s operational sites and estate. You will manage all aspects of each CAPEX project including initial scoping, competitively tendering the work, contractor procurement, site setup and inductions, health and safety inspections, commissioning, training, and handover to the operations teams.

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 £100,000 to £1 million 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 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.
• Ensure compliance with in-house policies & procedures and wider industry standards, fully compliant with CDM regulations.
• Collaborate 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 that completion documents are available and handed over, including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as-constructed drawings.

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

Location: Your base would be at Rye Meads STW, SG12 8JY. This role will require you to travel to multiple sites depending on the project you are working on. You will need a full driving licence, access to your vehicle, and insurance to cover work travel.

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

What you should bring to the role:

• Preferably a background in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• Formal qualifications in these sectors are strongly encouraged, ideally holding at least BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously, including internal colleagues, site employees, and external contractors.
• Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to work with minimum supervision and deliver high-quality work.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, particularly in construction works including CDM; additional training will be provided.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of up to £56,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus a 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% - 2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day. We aim to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet thrive. It’s a big job and we need passionate and skilled people committed to making a difference.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. Enjoy fast-tracked 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 support you every step of the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.