Engineering Project Manager

Company: Thames Water Utilities Limited
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Location: Thatcham
Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between £100,000 and £1 million per project.
  • Be individually responsible for multiple live projects simultaneously, with additional projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
  • Develop innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making sites more efficient and delivering value for money.
  • Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define, and cost solutions that are cost‑effective and carry minimal risk.
  • Oversee a zero‑compromise health and safety policy for all project personnel, undertaking monthly audits.
  • Ensure construction complies with in‑house policies, industry standards, CDM regulations and professional codes of conduct.
  • Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to deliver schemes on time.
  • Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
  • Forecast finances for all live projects and report on value of work done (VOWD).
  • Draft, vet and approve pre‑construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
  • Oversee commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to operations teams.
  • Provide completion documents, including test certificates, operation & maintenance manuals, health & safety files, and as‑constructed drawings.

Qualifications

  • Preferably a background in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering).
  • Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.
  • Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously – internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
  • Self‑motivated, able to work with minimum supervision and use initiative to deliver high‑quality work.

Additional Skills and Experience

  • Formal qualifications such as a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety standards for construction works, including CDM.
  • Disability Confident – an employer committed to interviewing all qualified disabled applicants.

Location

Newbury – RG14 1RT. The role requires travel to multiple sites; a full driving licence, vehicle and insurance are required.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week, onsite up to 5 days a week.

Benefits

  • Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
  • £4,500 car allowance.
  • 26 days holiday per year (increasing to 30 with length of service), plus bank holidays.
  • Contributory pension – defined contribution, maximum of 12% (2× employee contribution).
  • Personal Medical Assessments – open to all once a year.
  • Performance‑related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.
  • Wider benefits scheme, including a benefits hub with offers and information to support well‑being.

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Posted: April 7th, 2026