Project Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Private Medical Health Care

Generous Pension Scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade, a £300m+ project. You will manage the multidisciplinary team, collaborate with our Tier 1 contractor, and shape delivery strategy in an Early Contractor Involvement model to achieve time, cost, and quality goals.

The role offers a rare opportunity to influence design and project outcomes on a high-profile infrastructure programme, within Thames Water's Major Projects

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, project management, or related discipline.
• Proven experience managing large-scale (£100M+) construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulations and contracts (e.g. NEC, IChemE).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a highly complex, multi-year project on a 24/7 live operational site.
• Build relationships within Thames Water, our delivery partners, and stakeholders.
• Own project governance, contract management, and reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues and delivery partners to deliver project outcomes in terms of time, cost, and quality.
• Strategically guide the team to anticipate and navigate delivery challenges and issues.
• Champion continuous improvement and mentor and upskill emerging talent.
• Lead with integrity and influence for the project, the wider business, and the sector.
• Proven experience managing large-scale (£100M+) construction projects from inception to handover.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a highly complex, multi-year project on a 24/7 live operational site.
• Build strong relationships within Thames Water, our delivery partners, and stakeholders.
• Own project governance, contract management, and reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues and delivery partners to deliver project outcomes in terms of time, cost, and quality.
• Strategically guide the team to anticipate and navigate delivery challenges and issues.
• Champion continuous improvement and mentor and upskill emerging talent.
• Lead with integrity and influence for the benefit of the project, the wider business, and the sector.
• 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 & experiences

• Relevant water sector experience is desirable.
• Ready to help deliver one of Thames Water's most important environmental programmes?

About the role

As a Senior Project Manager with Thames Water, you will lead delivery of the £300m+ Maple Lodge Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade that will protect and enhance the environment, support future population growth and improve operational resilience. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a strategically important wastewater treatment works and leave a legacy for communities, customers and the environment. Working within Thames Water's Major Projects team, you will lead a multidisciplinary project team and work alongside our Tier 1 contractor to successfully deliver the complex and high-profile infrastructure project. The project incorporates innovative treatment solutions and will be delivered through a collaborative Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) model, offering a unique opportunity to influence design, delivery strategy and project outcomes from an early stage.

Why choose us?

We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values—Working at Thames Water, Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary from £75,000 to £89,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 26 days' holiday per year, increasing to 30 days with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Car Allowance.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Salary of between £75,000 and £89,000 per annum depending on experience.