Project Delivery Manager

Pertemps; London; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking an Engineering Delivery Manager to lead capital projects for Thames Water, focusing on innovative engineering solutions. The role involves project delivery, resource management, and ensuring health and safety compliance, all within a collaborative team environment. A competitive salary and various benefits, including a car allowance, are offered.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension (up to 12%)

Annual personal medical assessments

Access to benefits hub with wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven project management in engineering environments.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and ICA systems.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a large portfolio of capital projects.
• Managing procurement and subcontractor supply chains.
• Ensuring compliance with client specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Procurement Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Resource Management

Technical Knowledge in Engineering

Education

Degree/HND in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

This is a fantastic career opportunity for someone with engineering project management experience to join a highly collaborative and supportive team in our Capital Maintenance Projects and deliver modern and innovative solutions to our operational sites.

In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of a large portfolio of capital projects, providing MEICA and Civil engineering construction solutions for wastewater, water production, waste, and water network functions, above and below ground.

What you will be doing as an Engineering Delivery Manager

We are seeking a commercially astute and motivated person to provide MEICA and Civil Engineering construction solutions to the process and network functions across Thames Water, on both Clean and Wastewater Assets. You will ensure that health and safety requirements, quality standards, contractual specifications, commercial objectives, and program deadlines are met promptly.

The main areas of focus will include:

• Being an integral part of the growing Capital Maintenance Projects team.
• Managing the procurement process, framework suppliers, and subcontractor supply chain involved in the delivery of site-based construction activities.
• Being directly responsible for resource management and the training, development, and support of directly managed Project Engineers.
• Providing estimates, programming, and planning support to the wider team.
• Ensuring the delivery of all construction projects in the program with 100% compliance with client specifications.
• Managing the client’s site requirements, ensuring minimal impact on the operational functionality of the site.
• Delivering all projects within legislative, CDM, and regulatory requirements, including Health & Safety, Environmental, and HR.

The base location for this role will be Mogden STW, West London. Travel across the area will be required. The role will be office-based 5 days per week.

Please note: you will receive a car allowance, and a valid driving licence is required.

Hours of work are 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience within a commercial and technical role, preferably with a degree/HND in engineering and/or business administration, with post-qualification experience.
• Proven project management experience in an engineering environment with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and ICA systems.
• Experience managing procurement processes, framework suppliers, and subcontractor supply chains.
• Responsibility for resource management and staff development.
• Ability to deliver projects on time with 100% compliance with client specifications.
• Knowledge of legislative, CDM, and regulatory requirements, including Health & Safety, Environmental, and HR.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £66,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service (plus bank holidays).
• Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% with 2x employee contribution.
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Access to our benefits hub with offers and wellbeing support.

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. Our goal is to build a better future, helping communities, people, and the planet thrive. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse workplace where every day you can make a difference. Enjoy career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Join us if you want a sustainable career that impacts millions and helps protect water resources.

We promote diversity and inclusion and support applicants throughout the recruitment process. Assistance is available if needed.

In crises, we rally to support our customers. Join our team to support frontline efforts, with full training provided. It’s a rewarding experience to learn, meet colleagues, and earn extra income.

Disclaimer: Applications may close early due to high volume. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.