Senior Project Manager

This exciting opportunity is for a high-performing senior project manager to join our team delivering over £400 million investment program at our Coppermills Water Treatment site.

We are in the exciting phase of procuring a design-and-build contractor. In this role, you will collaborate with the contractor to deliver the project program and budget and shape the procurement strategy for further significant investments in AMP9.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Project Manager

• You’ll be a client-side Senior Project Manager responsible for the investment from initial design through construction and completion.
• Overall accountability for project programme, cost and quality and leading the project team to meet project objectives.
• Establish a project health and safety culture and lead with a health and safety mindset.
• Working collaboratively with our external supply chain and driving contractor performance.
• Support the definition of solutions to meet the project objectives and be responsible for preparing a clear business case.
• Effective liaison with the relevant town planning authorities and critical internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth running and timely project delivery.
• Contribute to steering project-wide continuous improvement and delivering against stretching targets.
• Commercially manage all contract matters to achieve the optimal outcome for Thames Water.
• Take accountability for governance compliance throughout the project's lifecycle, leading to a smooth transition into operational business.

Role Location: This role will be based on a hybrid basis. Coppermills - you will be required on-site and in the office 2-3 days a week as per the business needs.

What you should bring to the role

• Demonstrable track record of delivering complex projects in the built environment, infrastructure or utility industry
• Experience in managing design and build contractors on large complex projects.
• An engineering or other relevant degree or qualification within a business or project management qualification
• Knowledgeable in managing contract specification preparation, tendering, and tender evaluation processes with experience in negotiation
• Demonstrate your capability with risk-based and analytical decision-making
• Confidence in speaking to all levels of external and internal stakeholders

What’s in it for you?
Join our project management community and help us establish best practices to support the development of project managers and apprentices while building valuable relationships across Thames Water.

• Competitive salary from £55,000 to £75,000 per annum
• Annual Leave -26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance of £5.8k
• Annual Bonus
• Private Medical Health Care
• 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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.