Senior Project Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Hatching Green; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a transformative infrastructure project. You will be accountable for the project lifecycle, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure timely delivery while promoting health and safety. The role offers a competitive salary between £67,000 to £88,000 and includes a hybrid working model with a car allowance.

Benefits

Car Allowance

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Private Medical Health Care

Qualifications

• Demonstrable record of leading Project Managers.
• Experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Ability to outperform against budgets and timescales.

Responsibilities

• Accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop procurement strategy and oversee documentation.
• Manage contractors to ensure project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership of cross-functional teams

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Health and safety focus

People management

Job description

Overview

Ready to Make an Real Impact? Join our high-performing Major Projects team and take the lead on a transformative, multi-million-pound infrastructure project that will shape the future of our communities. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll work alongside a proactive contractor and a dynamic team of cross-functional experts. This is your chance to build on your experience, grow your leadership, and deliver a project that truly matters. Apply now and help us deliver infrastructure that makes a difference.

Responsibilities

• Take accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and internal/external stakeholder engagement, leading to the smooth transition into operational business.
• Support the definition of solutions to meet the project objectives, and be responsible for preparing a clear business case.
• Develop the best procurement strategy for the project and oversee the specifications and contract documentation production.
• Develop a strategy for obtaining any required third-party consents, highlighting program and project risks relating to the consents required.
• Effective liaison with the relevant town planning authorities and key internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth running and timely project delivery.
• Promote and sustain Thames Water's Health and Safety vision (zero incidents, zero harm, zero compromises) throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Manage and ensure the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes on time, within budget, and quality.
• Contribute to steering project-wide continuous improvement and delivering against stretching targets.
• Commercially manage all contract matters to achieve the optimal outcome for Thames Water.
• Role Location – Hybrid with access to Reading and Harpenden. The successful candidate should be a driver with access to their own transport; this role includes a car allowance of £5,800.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of leading cross-functional teams and leading Project Managers
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects in the built environment
• Design and Build Contract experience and the ability to outperform against budgets and timescales
• Stakeholder management experience, with a customer-focused mindset
• Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills
• A passion for health and safety, with a safety-first attitude
• People management skills and an ability to motivate and develop others
• Ideally, experience in the water sector, utilities or a similar regulated industry

Benefits

• 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 benefits for health, wellbeing and finances (annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, life assurance)

About Thames Water

We are the UK's largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We are committed to building a better future for our customers, communities, people, and the planet. We welcome applications from everyone and provide adjustments where needed.