Waste Tideway Coordinator

We are currently recruiting for a Waste Tideway Coordinator to join Thames Water on a permanent basis. 

As the successful candidate your role will be to provide essential planning and co-ordination of complex below ground LTT maintenance activities. 

The role will require a large focus on engagement and communication with key stakeholders to ensure all activities are planned effectively and efficiently.

Responsible for delivering network infrastructure and process improvements to the sewage network, to ensure KPIs are met, with a key focus on customer journey. 
The role provides a great opportunity for someone to build on existing skills and develop within Thames Water as well as the opportunity to learn new skills. 

• Based on your location you can be based at any of the following locations, Abbey Mills / Hammersmith / Beckton however you will be required to attend all 21 Tideway Sites across the London Tideway Tunnel.
• 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, working weekends and nights as required, plus inclusion onto an out off hours rota after training for which you will receive extra payment.

What you will be doing as a Waste Tideway Coordinator?
Manage specific activities within a designated area, including leading on briefed projects and providing support on larger scale projects. This role will incorporate some or all the accountabilities listed below.

• Provide high risk safe and secure isolations to TWUL and LTT assets for the completion of remaining civils and MEICA activities on the LTT.
• Provide high risk safe and secure isolations to TWUL and LLT assets for planned and reactive maintenance to below ground LTT assets.  
• Additional support function for the reviewing of Works Package Plans / RAMS / New Maintenance RAMS.
•  Additional resilience in development of Safe System of Works / SHES4's and Diversion Notices.
• Support the issuing of TWOSA's and associated permits to MEICA and Pump Hall access activities.
• Conduct weekly planning sessions with the current MWC's and Tideway.
• Support in the development of new planning processes for the System Operator Maintenance Manager / Tideway Maintenance Contractor.
• Be part of the interface function between all stakeholders for below ground maintenance activities to take place. (Interface with SPTC Ops / Public Realm FOM / Tideway Maintenance Contractor / Third Party contractors.
• Support SPTS on coal face activities involving many stakeholders associated with the LTT (Ops / CD).
• Development of detailed presentations of LTT related data driven projects (Minimum pump down trials / Trunk sewer desilting and sonar surveys).                    
• Co-ordinate briefed projects and activities, provide and deliver reports, presentations
  and analysis of data as necessary.
• G permit writing & providing safe and secure isolations for contractor activity
• You will need to develop safe systems of work for complex tasks including confined
  space activities.
• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of H&S are managed correctly, by completing
  authorisations permits and site inspections.
• The role will have a large focus on being site based on all LTT sites
  and will require some attendance in the evenings, nights and potential weekends.
• To monitor and report on all aspects of the projects that you are directly accountable
  for, to include H&S, finance, programme, risk and opportunity.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures and external Regulations
  and best practices.
• Deliver excellent customer service and continuous improvement.

What should you bring to the role?

• Previous working experience in the water or a Similar industry would be beneficial.
• Good communication skills and proactive in approach.
• Experience of managing Health and Safety.
• Good understanding of customer expectations.
• An awareness of business procedures and processes.
• Ability to liaise at all levels and influence beyond span of control.
• High attention to detail.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willing to enter the sewage network once essential training is completed.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £44,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• GymPass, a free fitness plan and access to several wellbeing apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide!
• Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3k, save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
• WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get fit programmes and access to a nutritionist.
• Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
• 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!
• Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
• 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.