Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator supports the planning, delivery, and oversight of projects within Water and Waste. Ensuring activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and environmental standards.

The role provides essential coordination across engineering, operations, contractors, and regulatory bodies, helping to keep projects on schedule and within scope.

What will you be doing as a Project Coordinator?

+ Support the development of project plans, schedules, and resource allocations for Water/Waste infrastructure and maintenance projects.
+ Coordinate daily project activities to ensure tasks are delivered on time and in line with operational priorities.
+ Assist in preparing project documentation.
+ Facilitate communication to ensure all parties understand project requirements, constraints, and timelines.
+ Maintain accurate records for H&S audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
+ Monitor project risks and escalate issues that may impact regulatory obligations
+ Track project milestones, budgets, risks, and deliverables using internal systems and reporting tools.
+ Prepare progress updates, dashboards, and status reports for project managers and senior stakeholders.
+ Understanding financial systems includes SAP and Daptiv, to help support the teams, Project Engineers and Risk Manager when required.

+ Previous project, change management and/or PMO experience
+ Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels
+ High standard of verbal and written English required
+ Ability to work flexibly when required - many projects are site-based, and you will be required to travel across the region
+ Driving licence & own car essential
+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills

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.

+ Offering a salary between £42,000 to £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experiences.
+ 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
+ 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.