We are excited to offer an experienced Project Manager to work in a fast-paced and effective team, where every day is different from the last. Working beside a Project Coordinator, this position offers the freedom to provide cost saving for Thames Water and our Developers.
What you’ll be doing as a Developer Services Project Manager
Project managing of new water main, self-lay and NAV schemes within London regional area.
The Project Manager plays a key role in ensuring Developer Services main shames are delivered on time in line with Water UK regulatory timescales.
The Project Manager is also responsible for ensuring Health and Safety standards, Thames Water best operating practises and all water quality procedures are followed.
Meeting developers at pre-site meetings to collate a programme of works, and ensure any off-site works are booked in with local authorities and other relevant parties.
Field base: London Region.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, between 08:00am – 16:00pm.
What you should bring to the role
- An exceptional leader who can develop teams across a geographical area.
- Ideally, you will have worked within the industry previously and have a good understanding of the water/wastewater business.
- Must be an organised individual with good communication skills.
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety requirements is essential. (SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH)
- Knowledge of Corporate IT systems (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- You must hold a full, UK driving license.
- Ability to manage your own workload and that of others.
- Willing to learn and be willing develop others in your team.
- Have previous experience in a project manager role.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary of between £47,000 - £56,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- 26 days of holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension - maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
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.