Technical Construction Manager

ZipRecruiter; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Technical Construction Manager to oversee water infrastructure projects. This hybrid role requires an engineering background and offers a salary range of £65,000 to £80,000, alongside a car allowance and various benefits. The successful candidate will be integral to ensuring the delivery of essential services while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Benefits

Car allowance of £5,800 per year

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension scheme

Wider benefits scheme for savings and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Hold an engineering degree or a background in a similar role.
• Have substantial experience in water treatment or similar environment.
• Knowledge for technical review of project details.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical understanding of water treatment work processes.
• Manage construction phase assurance on clean water projects.
• Engage with Asset Management.

Skills

Engineering degree or relevant background

Technical understanding of water treatment processes

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Performance and quality management skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Be the Driving Force Behind Transformational Water Projects

As a Technical Construction Manager in Thames Water’s Capital Delivery (Major Projects) team, you’ll shape the future of water infrastructure, helping to deliver essential services that millions rely on every day. From design to completion, you’ll ensure construction work meets the highest standards in safety, quality, and environmental performance, delivering critical infrastructure that safeguards public health and supports communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a technical understanding of the Water Treatment work processes to ensure that the delivery of water is not disrupted.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements in asset design and delivery, monitor delivery performance, and work with contractors to address issues and improve.
• Manage the input of consultant specialists and subject matter experts, delivering the construction phase assurance on all clean water projects within the Major Projects portfolio.
• Engage with Asset Management.
• Identify synergies and apply lessons from previous projects to determine the most effective solutions in Engineering and Operations.
• Support the assessment and appointment of contractors and consultants.
• Manage the Operational Integration team to ensure project deliverables are clear and agreed upon by all stakeholders.
• Verify and approve project plans (Project Delivery Plan, Commissioning Plan, test plans).
• This role will be based on a hybrid basis suitable to your home location within the Thames Water regions, with flexibility to travel 3-4 days per 36-hour week.
• The successful candidate must drive and have access to a car, with a car allowance of £5,800 per year.

What you should bring to the role

• Hold an engineering degree or a background in a similar role.
• Have a technical understanding of the principles and processes involved in developing, designing, constructing, and operating water treatment works or substantial experience in a similar process environment.
• Have sufficient knowledge and capability for the technical review of project details.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
• Understanding of performance and quality management.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary between £65,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Car allowance of £5,800 per annum.
• Bonus depending on personal and company performance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum 12% with 2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub with offers to save money and support wellbeing.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers daily.

Our purpose and values

We want to build a better future for all, helping customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. Learn more about our purpose and values and how we work at Thames Water.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work where every day you can make a difference. We offer flexible working arrangements, strong benefits, and opportunities for progression. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

Additional notes

Disclaimer: Due to high application volumes we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.