Senior Sponsor - Major Water & Wastewater Projects

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company is hiring a Senior Sponsor to oversee major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Reading. The role requires experience in operations and investment planning, with a focus on stakeholder engagement. You will be accountable for ensuring projects meet time, cost, and quality requirements while aligning with company goals. This is a full-time hybrid position offering a salary up to £90,000 and generous benefits including car allowance and annual bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual bonus

26 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Private medical healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, asset management, or investment planning, ideally in the utilities sector.
• Experience with sponsorship on large infrastructure projects.
• Ability to deliver clear direction and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for delivery of water and wastewater projects.
• Working with major projects with significant stakeholder influence.
• Engaging with stakeholders for successful project outcomes.

Skills

Operations experience

Asset management experience

Investment planning

Stakeholder engagement skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

A leading UK water company is hiring a Senior Sponsor to oversee major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Reading. The role requires experience in operations and investment planning, with a focus on stakeholder engagement. You will be accountable for ensuring projects meet time, cost, and quality requirements while aligning with company goals. This is a full-time hybrid position offering a salary up to £90,000 and generous benefits including car allowance and annual bonus.