Hybrid Senior PM - Major Water Infrastructure Upgrade

Energy Jobline CVL; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension

Private Medical Health Care

26 days holiday (increasing to 30)

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade, a £300m+ programme that protects the environment, supports growth and enhances resilience. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, work with our Tier 1 contractor, and drive delivery from inception through handover on a 24/7 live site.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement at Maple Lodge, a competitive salary (£75k–£89k), generous holidays, pension, private medical care, and a

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale (£100M+) construction projects from inception to handover.
• Degree qualified in engineering, project management, or related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant UK regulations and contracts (e.g. NEC, IChemE).
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with high levels of independence, manage competing priorities, and thrive under pressure.
• Resilience and determination to work as part of a team to achieve the best outcomes for the project.
• Additional skills and experiences in the water sector are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a highly complex, multi-year project on a 24/7 live operational site.
• Build strong relationships with Thames Water, delivery partners, and stakeholders.
• Own project governance, contract management, and reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues and delivery partners to deliver outcomes in time, cost, and quality.
• Strategically guide the team to anticipate and navigate delivery challenges.
• Mentor and upskill emerging talent and lead with integrity.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Independence

Education

Engineering degree

Project management qualification

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade, a £300m+ programme that protects the environment, supports growth and enhances resilience. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, work with our Tier 1 contractor, and drive delivery from inception through handover on a 24/7 live site.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement at Maple Lodge, a competitive salary (£75k–£89k), generous holidays, pension, private medical care, and a