Water Quality Project Manager

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company is seeking a Water Quality Project Manager to join their Public Health team. The role involves managing projects to enhance water quality performance across treatment plants and networks. The ideal candidate should have experience in the Water Industry, excellent communication skills, and strong project management capabilities. This position offers a hybrid working model and a salary up to £57,455 along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Performance-related pay plan

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Proficient in coordinating or managing projects within a Water Industry environment.
• Well organized with a track record of building effective relationships.
• Strong working knowledge of project management and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic initiatives within the Public Health Plan.
• Research and implement strategic improvement programs.
• Act as a contact for relevant DWI notices.

Skills

Knowledge & understanding of water distribution systems

Project management experience in Water Industry

Excellent communication skills

Strong time management skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office apps

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a 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.

Role details

- 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.

Qualifications and required experience

• 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.

Extra information

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

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.

Equal opportunity

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.