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Who are we?

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km’s of pipes, to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing. We are an essential service and have operated throughout the Covid19 pandemic.

At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open.

What you will be doing

We are currently recruiting for 2 Tideway Coordinators. Due to the nature of the role, you will be based at Hammersmith however you will be expected to travel to other sites in the London area.

As the successful candidate, your role will be to provide essential planning and coordination of complex large sewer activity in central London to facilitate significant capital investment projects. 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.

Key areas of accountability will include:

  • 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
  • Support the department by liaising or attending meetings with key internal and external stakeholders, as required.
  • 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 the various construction 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, including 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.

We’re looking for you to have:

  • Previous working experience in the water or a Similar industry
  • Good communication skills and proactive in approach
  • Experience of managing Health and Safety
  • Good understanding of Stakeholder 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?

This role will suit someone who has previous experience managing small teams, on projects,

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. The role would suit someone who has experience in planning and managing activities and although water industry experience is preferable, it is not essential, transferable skills have often come from construction, Military, utility, engineering, and planning roles.

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, and Disability Confident Leader and we are a Times Top 50 Employer for Women.

You can find out more in our working for us section of our website.