Project Manager - Thames Water

Project Manager - Thames Water AMP8 | Thames Valley

Location:

Abingdon
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 +package (DOE)
Company:
Tier 1 Contractor - Infrastructure Division

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor who is expanding its Infrastructure Division to deliver a significant programme of AMP8 works for Thames Water. With approximately £250 million of projects secured across the Thames Valley this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering essential water infrastructure projects.

The Project Manager will oversee major treatment works projects within the Thames Water framework.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of treatment works projects from construction through to completion. You will manage programme, commercial performance, quality, health & safety, and client relationships while leading multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from construction through to completion and handover
Deliver projects safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards
Manage project programmes, resources, risks, and project performance
Build and maintain strong relationships with Thames Water and key stakeholders
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements, CDM regulations and company procedures
Produce regular progress reports, attend client, and project meetings
Drive high standards of health, safety and environmental performance

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Project Managers from the water sector, but we will also consider candidates with a strong civil engineering or major infrastructure background.

Suitable backgrounds include:

Water and wastewater infrastructure
Sewage treatment works (STW)
Clean water treatment
Heavy civils
Utilities
Nuclear
Major infrastructure projects

You will ideally have:

Experience delivering projects valued between £2.5m-£25m
Strong programme management and project delivery experience
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors
Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM regulations
A proactive approach with excellent communication and leadership skills

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering AMP8 works
Long-term project pipeline
Career progression within a growing Infrastructure Division
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
The chance to work on major infrastructure projects that make a real impact on the UK's water network

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking to work on major infrastructure projects within the Thames Water framework, we'd love to hear from you