Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to enhance the resilience of wastewater networks. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to lead projects that contribute to sustainable water management. You will be responsible for establishing a proactive culture, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on communities and the environment. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this is an exciting chance to advance your career while contributing to essential services.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%)

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Access to benefits and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Relevant operational or project management experience.
• Ability to implement feedback systems for business improvement.

Responsibilities

• Establish a proactive health, safety, and environment culture.
• Manage the project lifecycle and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop project briefs and support tender processes.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Health and Safety Compliance

Contractual Awareness

Education

HNC / Degree Level Education

Job description

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The successful candidate for this role will have the unique opportunity to enhance the resilience of the sewage treatment works underground assets within Thames Water's wastewater networks. You will support the definition of the project scope, program, and budget for delivery in AMP8, directly contributing to Thames Water's Capital Delivery program and Turnaround plan. Join us and spearhead the exciting changes at Thames Water!

What you’ll be doing as a Project Manager

• Establish and continuously promote a proactive health, safety, and environment culture across complex and high-risk Project portfolios and our service providers.
• Develop and deliver an optimised project to achieve all regulatory, statutory, and internal outputs, deadlines, and targets.
• Accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and internal/external stakeholder engagement, leading to the smooth transition of the project outcomes into the operational business.
• Actively protecting, managing, and enhancing Thames Water’s reputation with external customers and stakeholders.
• Development of project briefs, including supplementary information for the project's subsequent early contractor involvement phase.
• Supporting the development and definition of the tender package(s), including the scope of work, to support the Procurement team through each stage of the tender process and ensure demanding timescales are met.
• Managing the project's ‘route to consent’ strategy, highlighting program and project risks relating to consents required, and considering potential early works.
• Managing and assuring the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes on time, cost, and quality.

Hybrid role based at Maple Lodge, requiring on-site and office presence as needed. Flexibility is essential.
Thirty-six hours a week, Monday to Friday, with part-time applications considered.
A driver’s license and access to a car are preferred.

What you should bring to the role of Project Manager

• HNC / degree level education with relevant operational or project management experience.
• Experience managing, leading, and developing teams in a culture of accountability and achievement.
• Contractual awareness of project management work.
• Proven track record managing third-party organizations.
• Ability to implement feedback systems for business improvement.
• Empathy and effectiveness in delivering tough messages.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £41,000 to £62,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Access to benefits and wellbeing resources.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is to deliver essential services so our communities and planet can thrive. We are committed to water sustainability amidst climate challenges and aim to be a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Working at Thames Water

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We also offer support during the recruitment process and opportunities to support our customers directly, including frontline roles with full training.

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