Assistant Project Manager - Reading, Berkshire

Assistant Project Manager - Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DB

Contract: PermanentSalary: Competitive salary from £39,500 to £47,000 per annum based on experience.This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join a growing Programme Team within Capital Delivery, supporting the delivery of SEMD security enhancements across the Thames Water Estate. In this role, you will support the management and delivery of a portfolio of projects from initial design through to completion, working closely with experienced Project Managers and wider delivery teams.

What you’ll be doing as an Assistant Project Manager

• Support and promote a positive Health, Safety & Environment culture across projects and with our partners and suppliers.
• Assist with the delivery of projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets, helping to track progress, risks and actions.
• Support the development and delivery of project solutions that meet regulatory, statutory and internal requirements.
• Assist with governance compliance, reporting and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle, supporting smooth asset handover into operations.
• Support the development of project briefs and supporting documentation, including information for early contractor involvement.
• Support the delivery of projects and work packages across the Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) programme, working on schemes of varying scale and complexity across Greater London and the Home Counties.
• Support the Project Manager in liaising with the CDM Designer / Principal Designer, helping to ensure duties are understood and met.
• Support project assurance activities during delivery, commissioning and handover of assets.
• Help coordinate multiple workstreams, working collaboratively with internal teams, framework contractors and external consultants.

This is a hybrid role, based on one of our Thames Valley sites. You’ll typically be on-site or in the office 2–3 days per week, with flexibility around base location within the Thames Valley.

The role is 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience in project management, engineering, and security of operational environment within the water or utilities industry.
• Some experience supporting projects or programmes — this may come from formal Project Management roles, engineering, construction, operations, or similar environments.
• Experience within SEMD, security‑focused projects, or the water industry is valuable but not essential — we welcome transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
• An organised, proactive approach, with the ability to track actions, support reporting and contribute to continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £39,500 to £47,000 per annum based on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to
where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

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 and meet colleagues.

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.