Water Quality Project Manager

Pertemps; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company seeks a Water Quality Project Manager to enhance water quality across treatment plants. The role includes managing multiple projects, compliance with regulations, and working with various stakeholders. Offering a salary up to £57,455 and flexible hybrid working arrangements. Commitment to diversity and support throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits

Annual leave up to 30 days

Performance-related pay plan

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paternity and maternity leave

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of water distribution systems and treatment processes.
• Experience managing projects in a Water Industry environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic initiatives within the Public Health Plan.
• Research and implement improvement programmes.
• Review and present program updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of water distribution systems

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Water Quality Project Manager to join Thames Water permanently. As part of Thames Water’s Public Health team, you will be providing a vital service in the delivery and support of our Public Health Programme. This entails the management of multiple projects designed to improve our water quality performance across our treatment plants and networks. The Water Quality Project Manager will also work collaboratively with Operational colleagues and Regulatory Response teams to ensure compliance with Notices and Enforcement Orders.

Working arrangements – Monday – Friday, 36 hours per week; Location – Flexible working across the Thames Valley and London; Hybrid working between office, home and field.

Responsibilities

• You will be working frequently with Operations across the London and Thames Valley & Home Counties area to successfully deliver strategic initiatives within the Public Health Plan.
• Researching industry best practices and implementing strategic improvement programmes within our operations.
• You will be a point of contact for relevant DWI notices and commitments to progress through the completion.
• Duties will include reviewing and producing concise information to present programme updates to stakeholders across the business.

Essential criteria

• Knowledge & understanding of water distribution systems, repair and maintenance and/or treatment processes.
• Experience in coordinating or managing projects within a Water Industry environment.
• Be well organised with excellent communication skills and a track record of building effective relationships within teams.
• Have strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks when under pressure.
• Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft, SharePoint and Office apps.
• Practical knowledge of project management and tracking.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £57,455 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)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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.