Environmental Planning and Delivery Manager

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utilities provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Environmental Planning & Delivery Manager to lead projects and develop partnership solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in environmental science and proven skills in stakeholder management. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme. Join the team committed to building a sustainable future for communities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave increasing with service

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Generous pension scheme

Private medical healthcare

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership planning ideally within utilities or regulated sector.
• Proven track record in project or programme delivery.
• Ability to lead change and set direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve catchment and environmental projects.
• Design new partnership solutions for regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and regulators.

Skills

Senior level experience in environmental planning

Strong stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Commercial and financial awareness

Education

Environmental based degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Shape the future of catchment partnerships. Deliver real environmental outcomes.

What you’ll be doing as Environmental Planning & Delivery Manager

• Leading the continuation and evolution of existing Smarter Water Catchment and Flagship Chalk Stream projects.
• Designing and delivering new partnership‑led solutions to meet AMP8 and WINEP requirements.
• Developing a strong pipeline of catchment and partnership opportunities for future investment periods.
• Working across the business to develop and improve processes that enable effective partnership delivery.
• Exploring and implementing innovative funding and delivery models, including opportunities for co‑funding.
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with environmental stakeholders, regulators, communities and delivery partners.
• Ensuring learning from current initiatives is embedded into future plans and approaches.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience operating at a senior level in catchment, environmental or partnership planning, ideally within the utilities or regulated sector.
• An environmentally based degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage diverse and sometimes challenging audiences.
• A background in environmental science, planning or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• A proven track record of successful project or programme delivery.
• The ability to set direction, lead change and bring others with you.
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• A good understanding of the water industry, the environmental policy landscape and how water companies interface with communities and stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, ideally developed within a regulated environment.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Car Allowance – £5,800.
• Annual Bonus – up to 25% of base salary.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well‑being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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.

Working at Thames Water

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.

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.

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 as possible to avoid disappointment.