Project Manager - Thames Water - Abingdon

Fawkes & Reece London; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term project pipeline

Career progression

Job summary

Tier 1 Contractor - Infrastructure Division in Abingdon is seeking a Project Manager to deliver major Thames Water AMP8 works within the Thames Valley framework. You will oversee programme, commercial performance, quality, health & safety, and client relationships to deliver treatment works projects end-to-end.

The role requires strong programme management and stakeholder management, with experience in water infrastructure and NEC contract knowledge. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering water/utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience with NEC contracts is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from construction through to handover.
• Deliver projects safely, on programme, within budget and to required quality.
• Manage project programmes, resources, risks and performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with Thames Water and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and supply chain partners.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts and CDM regulations.
• Produce regular progress reports and attend meetings.
• Promote high health, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Communication

Job description

Project Manager - Thames Water AMP8 | Thames Valley

Location: Abingdon

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 +package (DOE)

Company: Tier 1 Contractor - Infrastructure Division

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor who is expanding its Infrastructure Division to deliver a significant programme of AMP8 works for Thames Water. With approximately £250 million of projects secured across the Thames Valley this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering essential water infrastructure projects.

The Project Manager will oversee major treatment works projects within the Thames Water framework.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of treatment works projects from construction through to completion. You will manage programme, commercial performance, quality, health & safety, and client relationships while leading multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from construction through to completion and handover
• Deliver projects safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards
• Manage project programmes, resources, risks, and project performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Thames Water and key stakeholders
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements, CDM regulations and company procedures
• Produce regular progress reports, attend client, and project meetings
• Drive high standards of health, safety and environmental performance

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Project Managers from the water sector, but we will also consider candidates with a strong civil engineering or major infrastructure background.

Suitable backgrounds include:

• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Sewage treatment works (STW)
• Clean water treatment
• Heavy civils
• Utilities
• Nuclear
• Major infrastructure projects

You will ideally have:

• Experience delivering projects valued between £2.5m-£25m
• Strong programme management and project delivery experienceExcellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM regulations
• A proactive approach with excellent communication and leadership skills

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering AMP8 works
• Long-term project pipeline
• Career progression within a growing Infrastructure Division
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• The chance to work on major infrastructure projects that make a real impact on the UK's water network

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking to work on major infrastructure projects within the Thames Water framework, we'd love to hear from you