Project Manager

idibu; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee water projects in London. You will be responsible for managing project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while working collaboratively with various stakeholders. If you have strong project management skills and a customer-focused approach, this is a perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%)

Annual personal medical assessments

Benefits scheme for wellbeing and savings

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in project management and relevant contracts.
• Experience with contractor management and financial oversight.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver optimized projects to meet regulatory outputs.
• Manage all phases of projects, ensuring compliance and governance.
• Forecast project costs and manage risks transparently.

Skills

Contractual knowledge

Stakeholder relationship skills

Customer service ethic

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference and help deliver life’s essential services to millions of Londoners?

We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead a portfolio of water projects that keep our customers’ taps flowing.

As a key member of our Capital Projects Team, you’ll manage multiple projects, driving improvements to our water treatment works and clean water assets. You’ll be responsible for delivering complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality targets.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Manager

1. Develop and deliver an optimised project to achieve all regulatory, statutory, and internal outputs, deadlines, and targets.
2. Ensure governance compliance and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle, facilitating a smooth transition of outcomes into operations.
3. Refine project briefs, including information for early contractor involvement.
4. Manage the project’s route to consent, highlighting risks and considering early works.
5. Oversee contractor performance to deliver outcomes on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
6. Forecast project costs accurately over various timeframes.
7. Manage risks and changes transparently through reporting and escalation.
8. Contribute to continuous improvement and achieve stretch targets.
9. Handle all contract matters to achieve optimal outcomes for Thames Water.

Role involves on-site work at Hampton Coal Wharf 2-3 days a week, with flexibility required.

This is a 36-hour week, Monday to Friday, with options for part-time hours. A driver’s license and access to a car are preferred.

What you should bring to the role

• Strong contractual knowledge of project management.
• Experience managing third-party performance.
• Financial skills to manage profit & loss, revenue, expenditure, and cash flow.
• Ability to implement feedback systems and communicate tough messages empathetically.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship skills.
• Proven customer service ethic and experience in improving customer satisfaction.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary from £46,560 to £69,840 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Benefits scheme with offers for wellbeing and savings.

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 mission is to build a better future, supporting communities, people, and the planet. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding environment where you can make a difference daily. We provide career progression, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

If you’re passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and improving millions of lives, join us. We support diversity and inclusion and aim to remove barriers to success.

During crises, we rally together to support our customers, offering opportunities to become frontline ambassadors with full training.

Note: Due to high application volumes, we may close the vacancy early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.