Hybrid Senior Project Leader – Major Water Infrastructure

Thames Water; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a £100M project at the Coppermills Water Treatment Works. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure the project’s success. Ideal applicants will have proven experience in large-scale construction projects and relevant qualifications in engineering or project management. This hybrid role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, contributing to essential water services for millions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

Car allowance

Private medical health care

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects from inception to handover.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant UK regulations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a complex multi-year project.
• Build strong relationships within the organisation and with partners.
• Own project governance, management, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

time management

Education

Degree in engineering, project management or similar

Tools

NEC contracts

IChemE contracts

Job description

A leading UK water company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a £100M project at the Coppermills Water Treatment Works. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure the project’s success. Ideal applicants will have proven experience in large-scale construction projects and relevant qualifications in engineering or project management. This hybrid role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, contributing to essential water services for millions.