Project Manager - Wastewater Industry

Tetra Tech Europe; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe seeks a senior programme professional to lead wastewater monitoring and sampling services for UK utilities. Based mainly in Brentford, you will manage multi-site frameworks across the east of England, coordinating clients, field crews and office specialists.

The role includes planning, resource allocation, quality and safety assurance, and data analysis to meet scope, time and budget requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water/utilities sector or equivalent.
• Ability to lead complex programmes across multiple sites.
• Formal project-management qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across wastewater monitoring programmes from inception to handover.
• Plan programmes, allocate resources, and assure quality and safety.
• Engage stakeholders and maintain clear client relationships.
• Analyze data and drive continuous improvement across contracts.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

MS Office

Team leadership

Education

PRINCE2 or APM qualification

Relevant degree

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Work-management systems

MS Excel

Job description

Lead the delivery of smarter wastewater monitoring programmes with Tetra Tech

Purpose And Scope Of The Role

Tetra Tech is seeking a senior programme professional to lead wastewater monitoring and sampling services for UK water utilities. Based primarily in Brentford, you will manage multi-site programmes and frameworks across the east of England, with potential delivery further afield. You will oversee projects from inception to handover, working closely with clients, regional field crews and office-based specialists. Your responsibilities will include programme planning, resource allocation, quality and safety assurance, stakeholder engagement, data analysis and continuous improvement. You will lead delivery across multiple contracts, ensuring programmes meet agreed scope, timescales, budgets and quality standards. This permanent role offers a salary from £41,000 plus car allowance and an immediate start.

Your Impact In This Position

In the short term, you will stabilise and optimise delivery across existing frameworks, improving coordination between field and office teams. Over the medium term, you will build operational capability, embed continuous improvement and strengthen commercial performance. In the longer term, you can progress into regional or national programme leadership, contribute to contract strategy and mentor future leaders. You will work on significant water-industry programmes that support environmental protection, reduce pollution risk and help safeguard communities.

Core Capabilities

Strategic delivery and planning

• Proven experience managing full project or programme lifecycles across multiple sites, delivering safely and effectively to time, cost and quality requirements.

Operational leadership and people management

• Ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams working in operational environments.

Health, safety and risk management

• Demonstrable experience managing high-risk field activities, including confined spaces and highways work, while promoting strong safety standards and wellbeing.

Client engagement and communication

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely and build effective client relationships.

Technical and analytical proficiency

• Understanding of drainage and sewer networks, confident use of data analysis tools, MS Office and work-management systems.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

Experience in the water or utilities sector, IOSH Managing Safely and a full UK driving licence are expected. A recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or APM, a relevant degree, utility services experience and a commitment to continuing professional development are desirable.

Work patterns and locations: This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday role, working 40 hours per week. The primary base is Brentford, with regular field visits and occasional travel to Clevedon and other locations. Hybrid working may be available where compatible with operational requirements, although office attendance several days per week should be expected. Tetra Tech supports reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.