Senior Project Manager: Major Water Infrastructure Lead

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water utility company seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee a complex £100M+ project at Coppermills Water Treatment Works. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing project governance, and engaging stakeholders to deliver essential infrastructure improvements. Ideal candidates have experience in large-scale projects, excellent leadership skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including competitive salary and generous leave.

Benefits

26 days holiday increasing to 30 with service

Performance-related pay plan

Generous pension scheme

Private medical health care

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale (c.£100M) construction projects from inception to handover.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant UK regulations and contracts.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a highly complex, multi-year project.
• Build strong relationships within the company and with stakeholders.
• Own project governance, contract management, and reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement and mentor emerging talent.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in engineering or project management

Tools

NEC contracts

IChemE regulations

Job description

A leading UK water utility company seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee a complex £100M+ project at Coppermills Water Treatment Works. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing project governance, and engaging stakeholders to deliver essential infrastructure improvements. Ideal candidates have experience in large-scale projects, excellent leadership skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including competitive salary and generous leave.