Hybrid Assistant Project Manager: Lead Delivery & Value

Thames Water; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000 per year

26–30 days annual leave plus bank hols

Generous Pension Scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead delivery of projects within a defined area, ensuring contractor performance, on-time, on-budget and to quality. You will drive continuous improvement of the project team and supply chain while enhancing HSE outcomes and customer satisfaction.

The role focuses on planning, developing and delivering projects in line with regulatory and internal standards, with a strong emphasis on whole-life value, risk management and external

Qualifications

• HNC or above in an appropriate subject or significant experience in a similar role.
• Excellent contractual awareness of Project Management work.
• A proven track record of managing the performance of third‑party organisations.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering capital projects.
• Relevant industry and business knowledge.
• Financially capable of running profit & loss, taking account of revenue, expenditure and cash flow to deliver agreed financial goals.
• Strong commercial approach with a good level of contract knowledge.
• Proven process improvement design and implementation capability.
• Can demonstrate a strong external customer service ethic, measurement of customer satisfaction and a proven track record of delivering improvement for internal and external customers.
• A Full UK Driving License is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable financial performance and value for money across projects and contracts.
• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects to secure optimal outcomes for Thames Water.
• Plan, develop and deliver projects that meet all regulatory, statutory and internal requirements.
• Ensure technical solutions provide optimal whole‑life value and meet quality standards.
• Drive high performance from service providers and proactively manage risks, change, and compliance.
• Foster strong external stakeholder relationships to protect and enhance the company’s reputation.
• Lead, develop and support teams within a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Promote and uphold best practice in health, safety, environment, sustainability, and project delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Third-party performance

Capital project delivery

Profit & loss

Contract knowledge

Process improvement

Customer service

Driving license

Education

HNC or above in appropriate subject

Job description

Thames Water is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead delivery of projects within a defined area, ensuring contractor performance, on-time, on-budget and to quality. You will drive continuous improvement of the project team and supply chain while enhancing HSE outcomes and customer satisfaction.

The role focuses on planning, developing and delivering projects in line with regulatory and internal standards, with a strong emphasis on whole-life value, risk management and external