Water Process Capital Programme Manager

Pertemps; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Water Process Capital Programme Manager to lead the maintenance and CAPEX investment programmes across multiple water treatment processes. You will be responsible for a multi-million pound budget and managing project engineers while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits including a competitive salary and performance-related pay.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Company Car Allowance

Annual health checks and wellbeing programs

Pension scheme with generous contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering capital maintenance projects in clean water treatment.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary contractors effectively.
• Valid UK driving licence is required for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-year outage programme ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to overcome programme blockers.
• Make strategic decisions balancing cost and quality.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Health and Safety Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Suite Packages

Sphera

SCADA

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join Thames Water as a Water Process Capital Programme Manager.

Working closely with the framework delivery partners and Operational Managers, you will be responsible for the maintenance and CAPEX investment programmes for the Service Reservoirs, Slow Sand Filter refurbishments and the GAC & Ozone treatment processes.

The individual will be responsible for the overall programme and line management of the Project Engineers, leading each of the individual programmes. The combined value of these programmes can reach up to £20 million each year!

• Base location: London (Coppermills (WTW) - E177HE, Fobney (WTW) - RG20SF and Hampton (WTW) - TW122ES). Ability to work/travel across London.
• Working pattern: Hybrid – 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri). Flexible working available.

What you’ll be doing as a Water Process Capital Programme Manager:

• You will have the overall responsibility of a multi-year outage programme, ensuring the programme is delivered within forecasted cost and timelines.
• You will work with the stakeholders across the business as an escalation point to unlock any blockers within the programme.
• Work with your team and stakeholders across the business to continuously improve the delivery of the programme.
• Make strategic decisions on priority within the programme, balancing cost, quality and time whilst meeting regulatory and internal commitments.
• Manage the overall programme of works, contractor costs, ensuring quality assurance and safe working practices.

What should you bring to the role?

• Experience in delivering capital maintenance projects and/or operational clean water treatment processes.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary contractors to deliver safely to time, budget and quality.
• Managing indirect teams to achieve outcomes and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Commercial Acumen within Water or a similar industry.
• Working knowledge of roles, duties, and requirements under CDM (2015)
• Working knowledge and awareness of health and safety
• Working knowledge of bespoke systems such as Sphera, APS, PTW, and SCADA would be beneficial, but training will be provided.
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite packages
• Travel between sites means a full, valid UK driving licence is required.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• Annual Leave:26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Company Car Allowance provided
• Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max (of salary) = 10%. On target (of salary) = 5%.
• Pension: Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.