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At Thames Water, every drop matters.
As our Abstraction Operations Manager, you’ll play a vital role in keeping London’s water flowing by leading the operation and maintenance of our West London abstraction assets. This is a role where your decisions directly support resilient water supplies for millions of customers, while protecting the environment and meeting our regulatory commitments.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading and supporting a team of technicians, creating a positive, safe and high‑performing working environment
- Planning and coordinating maintenance and statutory inspections, working closely with planning teams to deliver week‑by‑week activity
- Acting as a key decision maker for the operation of the West London raw water system, ensuring a reliable supply to water treatment works
- Managing relationships with internal teams and external regulators to ensure compliance with abstraction licences and regulations
- Owning health and safety across sites, proactively identifying and addressing risks to protect people and assets
- Acting as Controller of Premises for abstraction sites, ensuring they are safe, secure and resilient
- Managing operational budgets and contributing to investment decisions that support long‑term system performance
What we’re looking for
Essential skills and experience
- Experience leading and motivating teams in an operational or field‑based environment
- A good understanding of health and safety responsibilities and safe working practices
- Confidence managing stakeholders and maintaining effective working relationships
- A full, valid UK driving licence, with the ability to travel between sites
Technical skills
- Good IT skills, with the confidence to work with digital systems (training will be provided)
Desirable
- Experience in the water industry or a regulated, asset‑intensive environment
- Experience managing operational or capital budgets
- Familiarity with complex physical assets and how they are maintained
What’s in it for you
- Competitive salary of £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
- The opportunity to lead work that protects essential water supplies for London
- Ongoing training and development to support your career progression
- A supportive team culture focused on safety, respect and continuous improvement
- A competitive benefits package
Company: idibu
Location: Staines upon Thames
Job Description:
At Thames Water, every drop matters.
As our Abstraction Operations Manager, you’ll play a vital role in keeping London’s water flowing by leading the operation and maintenance of our West London abstraction assets. This is a role where your decisions directly support resilient water supplies for millions of customers, while protecting the environment and meeting our regulatory commitments.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading and supporting a team of technicians, creating a positive, safe and high‑performing working environment
- Planning and coordinating maintenance and statutory inspections, working closely with planning teams to deliver week‑by‑week activity
- Acting as a key decision maker for the operation of the West London raw water system, ensuring a reliable supply to water treatment works
- Managing relationships with internal teams and external regulators to ensure compliance with abstraction licences and regulations
- Owning health and safety across sites, proactively identifying and addressing risks to protect people and assets
- Acting as Controller of Premises for abstraction sites, ensuring they are safe, secure and resilient
- Managing operational budgets and contributing to investment decisions that support long‑term system performance
What we’re looking for
Essential skills and experience
- Experience leading and motivating teams in an operational or field‑based environment
- A good understanding of health and safety responsibilities and safe working practices
- Confidence managing stakeholders and maintaining effective working relationships
- A full, valid UK driving licence, with the ability to travel between sites
Technical skills
- Good IT skills, with the confidence to work with digital systems (training will be provided)
Desirable
- Experience in the water industry or a regulated, asset‑intensive environment
- Experience managing operational or capital budgets
- Familiarity with complex physical assets and how they are maintained
What’s in it for you
- Competitive salary of £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
- The opportunity to lead work that protects essential water supplies for London
- Ongoing training and development to support your career progression
- A supportive team culture focused on safety, respect and continuous improvement
- A competitive benefits package
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Posted: May 9th, 2026