Job Title: Engineering Project Manager
Reference: 39373
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Hybrid - Reading (STW) - RG2 0RP, Hybrid - Swindon (STW), Hybrid - Witney (STW) - OX28 5JH
Contract Type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: Competitive salary between £55,000 – £60,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
Job Grade: B
Closing Date: 03/01/2025
As the Engineering Project Manager, you will be pivotal in leading the design and construction of vital wastewater process and sewer monitoring projects, managing intricacies from £100,000 to £5 million. You will take charge of projects from inception to successful handover, delivering robust and safe solutions that make a real difference.
Working under the guidance of the Senior Delivery Manager, you will be an essential part of the in-house Capital Delivery Direct team at Thames Water, driving efficiency to meet and exceed AMP8 goals. Join us in shaping the future of water management for our communities!
What you’ll be doing as an Engineering Project Manager
* Acting as the Project lead from conception to handover of planned projects or urgent/emergency works. Developing robust and safe concepts and solutions is a key requirement for this position.
* Take the lead in planning and delivering design & build activities, including commissioning.
* Accountable for developing the projects and documentation for submission through the Governance process to achieve the correct funding to deliver the project as required by the internal stakeholders/client.
* Act as the key contact to support the CDM Designer or Principal Designer role, particularly for projects where the in-house engineers undertake the design.
* Provide Project Assurance during the delivery, commissioning and handover of assets.
Role Location: This role will be based on a hybrid basis at either Reading/ Swindon/Witney Sewage Treatment Works. Depending on business needs, you must work on-site and in the office 3-4 days a week.
Driver Requirement: Must be a driver and have access to own transport; this role comes with a car allowance of £4,500.
What you should bring to the role
* Degree level or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
* Process and a good working knowledge of end-to-end project delivery processes are ideal- preferably in wastewater networks but open to similar industries.
* Knowledge of process design, technical, commissioning and construction assurance, including integration of automation systems.
* A focus on supporting and implementing continuous improvement.
* Experience in managing project teams and accountability for project delivery.
* Fully competent at using the appropriate company IT systems and Office software.
What’s in it for you?
* This role comes with a competitive salary between £55,000 – £60,000 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)
* Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum.
* Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
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.
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.
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.
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