Engineering Project Manager - Water Infrastructure Delivery

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Holiday (26 days) + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health benefits

Cycle to Work

Life assurance

Shopping vouchers

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead end-to-end CAPEX projects across its operational sites and estate. You will scope, tender, procure, and handover to the operations teams, ensuring value for money and safe delivery.

Based in Guildford, you will manage a portfolio with typical values between £100k and £1m per project, driving risk assessments and RAMS, while aligning with CDM regulations and internal standards. Travel to multiple sites as required.

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil).
• Hold at least a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment is desirable.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (internal and external).
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, typically £100k–£1m per project.
• Individually responsible for multiple live projects and scoping/tendering phases.
• Develop innovative, cost-effective solutions with minimal risk.
• Coordinate with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions.
• Oversee health and safety with CDM compliance and monthly audits.
• Ensure construction is in line with in-house policies and industry standards.
• Forecast financials and report on project value (VOWD).
• Draft, vet and approve RAMS, CPP and pre-construction information.
• Oversee commissioning and handover to operations teams.
• Ensure completion documents (test certificates, manuals, safety files, as-constructed drawings) are handed over.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Self-motivated

Health & safety knowledge

Driving licence

Education

BTEC/HND in relevant discipline

Job description

Thames Water is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead end-to-end CAPEX projects across its operational sites and estate. You will scope, tender, procure, and handover to the operations teams, ensuring value for money and safe delivery.

Based in Guildford, you will manage a portfolio with typical values between £100k and £1m per project, driving risk assessments and RAMS, while aligning with CDM regulations and internal standards. Travel to multiple sites as required.