Public Health Project Manager

Pertemps; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater organization is seeking a Public Health Project Manager to manage projects aimed at improving water quality performance. This role requires strong experience in the water industry alongside excellent communication and project management skills. The position offers a salary up to £57,455 per annum and includes flexible working arrangements across London and the Thames Valley.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Paternity leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating or managing projects within a Water Industry environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft and office apps.
• Ability to build effective relationships within teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic initiatives within the Public Health Plan.
• Research and implement strategic improvement programmes.
• Provide program updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Knowledge of water distribution systems

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Public Health Project Manager to join Thames Water permanently. As part of Thames Water’s Public Health team, you will be providing a vital service in the delivery and support of our Public Health Programme. This entails the management of multiple projects designed to improve our water quality performance across our treatment plants and networks. The Public Health Project Manager will also work collaboratively with Operational colleagues and Regulatory Response teams to ensure compliance with Notices and Enforcement Orders.

Responsibilities

• Work frequently with Operations across the London and Thames Valley & Home Counties area to successfully deliver strategic initiatives within the Public Health Plan.
• Research industry best practices and implement strategic improvement programmes within our operations.
• Be a point of contact for relevant DWI notices and commitments to progress through the completion.
• Review and produce concise information to present programme updates to stakeholders across the business.

Hours, location and working pattern

• Monday – Friday, 36 hours per week.
• Location – Flexible working across the Thames Valley and London.
• Hybrid working between office, home and field.

Essential criteria

• Knowledge & understanding of water distribution systems, repair and maintenance and/or treatment processes.
• Experience in coordinating or managing projects within a Water Industry environment.
• Be well organised with excellent communication skills and a track record of building effective relationships within teams.
• Have strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks when under pressure.
• Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft, SharePoint and Office apps.
• Practical knowledge of project management and tracking.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £57,455 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays).
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who we are

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

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.