Project Manager - Major Projects

TN United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Manager and lead impactful water and wastewater projects across London and the Thames Valley. This role offers the chance to shape vital infrastructure while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. With a focus on quality and compliance, you'll engage with stakeholders and promote a safety culture. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a diverse and inclusive workplace that values career development and meaningful work impacting millions. Don't miss this opportunity to make a real difference!

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 26 days

Health and well-being support

Pension schemes

Career development opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large utility projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills with practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading major water and wastewater projects in the Thames Valley.
• Defining and managing project scope, budgets, and delivery plans.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial acumen

Project management

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Innovative approach

Job description

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Client:

Thames Water

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Exciting Opportunity for a Project Manager – Join Thames Water’s Major Projects Team in Developer Services!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the utilities sector? Thames Water is looking for a passionate and proactive Project Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of major water and wastewater projects across London and the Thames Valley – with individual project values ranging from £150,000 to over £5 million+.
This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping vital infrastructure, working on high-profile schemes that support both our customers and the wider community.

What you will be doing as the Project Manager
You’ll take ownership of complex, multi-disciplinary projects from initial brief to successful handover, leading Thames Water-led and customer-driven schemes that require innovative thinking and strong leadership.

You’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards, engaging with stakeholders and maintaining focus on quality and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading major water and wastewater projects in the Thames Valley.
• Defining and managing project scope, budgets, and delivery plans.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external partners for clear communication.
• Monitoring progress and providing reports on timelines, risks, and finances.
• Promoting safety culture through site visits and audits.
• Managing project costs and financial reporting.
• Adhering to governance frameworks to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills with practical solutions.
• Financial acumen related to project management.
• Proven experience managing large utility projects.
• Leadership and team motivation skills.
• Strategic thinking and risk management.
• Innovative approach to work improvements.

Base Location: Hybrid at Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB.
Hours: 36 hours/week, Monday to Friday.

What’s in it for you?
Join Thames Water to work on impactful projects in a forward-thinking environment. We offer competitive salary up to £60,000, annual leave starting at 26 days (up to 30), and comprehensive benefits including health and well-being support, pension schemes, and more.

Who are we?
We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers, committed to building a sustainable future and making a difference in communities.

Working at Thames Water
Enjoy a diverse, inclusive workplace with career development opportunities, flexible working, and meaningful work that impacts millions.

We support applications from all backgrounds and provide assistance throughout the recruitment process. We also offer opportunities to support our customers directly, including training for frontline roles.

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