Senior Project Manager - SEMD

Thames Water; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee a series of critical projects within their Security and Emergency Measures Direction programme. This hybrid role entails managing multimillion-pound projects while ensuring compliance with design, technical, and construction assurance standards. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills, relevant engineering qualifications, and water industry experience. Competitive salary and extensive benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private medical healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Protective Security and SEMD programmes preferred.
• Water industry experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a series of projects/packages within SEMD programme.
• Act as Project lead from conception to handover.
• Deliver projects ranging from £5m to £45m.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Risk management

Contractual skills

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

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31.07.2025

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14.09.2025

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What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Project Manager - SEMD, you will:

• Take responsibility for a series of projects/packages as part of the delivery of Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) programme.
• Specifically cover schemes in the North London area, such as Coppermills, Thames Gateway, Thames Water Ring Main sites. Deliver projects ranging from £5m to £45m, with a portfolio value up to £80m.
• Act as the Project lead from conception to handover, developing robust and safe concepts and solutions in accordance with project delivery procedures.
• Manage the planning and delivery of design & build activities, including overseeing commissioning.
• Develop project documentation for submission through the Governance process to secure funding.
• Work with the team to achieve time and cost targets, coaching others for continuous improvement.
• Manage indirectly a wider Thames Water team of engineers, environmental, construction, and commercial support.
• Support the role of CDM Designer or Principal Designer.
• Provide Project Assurance during delivery, commissioning, and handover.

Location: This role will be based on a hybrid basis, with access to sites in London and the Reading Office.

Working Hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• Degree level or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline.
• Knowledge and background in Protective Security and SEMD programmes are desirable.
• Water industry experience in water/wastewater processes, design, technical, commissioning, and construction assurance is preferred.
• Strong contractual and commercial skills, with the ability to develop relationships with Tier 1 Contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with internal stakeholders, framework suppliers, contractors, and external consultants.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across the Thames Water catchment.
• Competence in risk management, including risk identification, mitigation, and control, especially during the outline design stage.

What’s in it for you?

Join our project management community to help establish best practices, support development, and build relationships across Thames Water.

• Competitive salary from £67,000 to £88,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Car Allowance.
• Annual Bonus.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• Benefits for health, wellbeing, and financial security, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.