Senior Project Manager

Thames Water; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a £100M project at the Coppermills Water Treatment Works. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure the project’s success. Ideal applicants will have proven experience in large-scale construction projects and relevant qualifications in engineering or project management. This hybrid role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, contributing to essential water services for millions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

Car allowance

Private medical health care

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects from inception to handover.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant UK regulations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a complex multi-year project.
• Build strong relationships within the organisation and with partners.
• Own project governance, management, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

time management

Education

Degree in engineering, project management or similar

Tools

NEC contracts

IChemE contracts

Job description

Ready to shape the future of water infrastructure for one of the world’s greatest cities? As a Senior Project Manager with Thames Water, you won’t just oversee a complex £100M+ project – you’ll join a legacy of dedicated professionals that deliver life’s essential service to millions of Londoners. Join Thames Water’s Major Projects & Programmes Team at this pivotal moment in our mission to future‑proof London’s water supply. You’ll lead a cross‑functional project team and partner with our Tier 1 contractor to successfully deliver major infrastructure improvements at our Coppermills Water Treatment Works. This is not just another project—it’s a flagship initiative involving intricate engineering, demanding stakeholder management, and the opportunity to drive outcomes that matter on a national scale.

Location: Hybrid – Coppermills Water Treatment Site, E17 7HQ.

Hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Must have access to a car and a driving licence.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Project Manager

• Lead the delivery of a highly complex, multi‑year project on a 24/7 live operational platform.
• Build strong relationships within Thames Water, our delivery partners, and stakeholders.
• Own project governance, contract management, and reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues and delivery partners to deliver project outcomes in terms of time, cost, and quality.
• Strategically guide the team to anticipate and navigate delivery challenges and issues.
• Champion continuous improvement and mentor and upskill emerging talent.
• Lead with integrity and influence for the benefit of the project, the wider business, and the sector.

What you should bring to the role

• Proven experience managing large‑scale (c.£100M) construction projects from inception to handover.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline of engineering, project management, or similar.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant UK regulations and contracts (e.g. NEC, IChemE).
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with high levels of independence, manage competing priorities, and thrive under pressure.
• Resilience and determination to work as part of a team to achieve the best outcomes for the project.

Additional skills and experiences that would be great to have

• Relevant water sector experience is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £67,000 to £88,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Car allowance.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Private medical health care.
• Access to a range of benefits to support health, wellbeing, and finances: annual health MOT, physiotherapy and counselling, cycle‑to‑work schemes, shopping vouchers, life assurance.

Why choose us?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

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.

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.