Senior Project Manager - Reading, Berkshire

Senior Project Manager - Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DB

Contract: PermanentSalary: 67,000 to 75,000 per annum depending on experienceAs a Senior Project Manager, you will bring a structured, delivery-focused approach and strong project management expertise to our Thames Valley team. Your strength lies in disciplined, outcome-led project delivery.

In this role, you will manage a portfolio of complex, high-value (multi-million) wastewater projectsleading, influencing and collaborating with others to achieve successful outcomes. Youll play a key role as a driving force within our Capital Delivery Programme, contributing to Thames Waters Turnaround Plan and helping shape a more resilient future for our customers and communities.

Join us and be part of delivering essential infrastructure that makes a real difference.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Act as a client-side Senior Project Manager, leading projects from initial business need through to completion and handover
• Take full accountability for project performance, including schedule, cost, quality and risk
• Manage a portfolio of projects at varying lifecycle stages within a wider programme of delivery across the Thames Valley
• Champion a strong health & safety culture, leading with a proactive and safety-first mindset
• Build effective partnerships with our supply chain, driving performance and collaboration
• Define and shape project solutions, preparing compelling business cases that deliver best value
• Engage and collaborate with internal teams, regulators and external stakeholders to enable smooth and timely delivery
• Drive continuous improvement and support delivery against ambitious performance targets
• Commercially manage contracts to achieve the best outcomes for Thames Water
• Ensure governance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle, supporting seamless transition into operations
• Support and develop otherswhether through mentoring or formal line management, depending on your preference

Hybrid Clearwater Court, Reading, with 23 days per week on-site/office-based (role dependent)
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role
Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience delivering complex projects within the built environment, ideally within a regulated industry
• Degree in engineering or a related discipline
• A structured, analytical and disciplined approach to project management (cost, schedule, risk and quality)
• Project management or business-related qualification
• Strong leadership capability, with experience in influencing and coordinating cross-functional teams
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
• Experience across the full project lifecyclefrom solution development and design through to construction and handover
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of internal and external partners
• Confident, risk-based decision-making skills

Desirable:

• Experience within the water or utilities sector
• Chartered Project Professional (or working towards)
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of others
• Extensive experience in a similar senior project management role

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary from 67,000 to 75,000 per annum
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Private Medical Health Care
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your familys 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?
Were the UKs 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. Its a big job and weve 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, youll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If youre looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of peoples lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, well 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.

Were 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 thats extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, were here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, youll 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. Its 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.