Project Manager

You'll oversee projects from initial planning through to successful delivery, working closely with developers, contractors and key stakeholders. As a senior leader, you'll drive project performance, manage commercial outcomes and support your team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality infrastructure that makes a real difference to our customers and communities.

+ Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, from initial planning and design through to construction, commissioning and handover.
+ Take ownership of project performance, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality, safety and customer satisfaction.
+ Build strong relationships with developers, contractors, local authorities and key stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and communication throughout each project.
+ Manage project budgets, forecasts and commercial performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, manage risks and deliver value for money.
+ Inspire, coach and support Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, creating a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on successful project delivery.
+ Drive continuous improvement across the portfolio, sharing lessons learned, improving customer experience and identifying smarter, more effective ways of working.

+ Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure projects, ideally within water, utilities, construction or civil engineering.
+ Strong commercial and financial skills, including budget management, forecasting and contract administration, ideally using NEC contracts.
+ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence, build relationships and resolve challenges.
+ Good understanding of construction health and safety, including CDM Regulations, risk management and problem-solving.
+ Confident using project management tools such as Primavera P6, Excel and PowerPoint, with strong reporting and presentation skills.
+ UK water industry experience would be advantageous.

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 an annual salary up to £75,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
+ 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
+ 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.