Engineering Project Manager

This role seeks a self‑motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end‑to‑end across Thames Water’s operational sites and estate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between one hundred thousand and £1 million per project.
• Be individually responsible for multiple live projects at any time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
• Develop innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making sites more efficient and delivering value for money for customers.
• Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are both cost‑effective and have minimal risk.
• Oversee our zero‑compromise health and safety policy for everyone working on the project, undertaking monthly audits.
• Ensure construction complies with in‑house policies, CDM regulations and wider industry standards.
• Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure schemes are delivered on time.
• Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Conduct financial forecasting of all live projects and report on the value of work done (VOWD).
• Draft, vet and approve pre‑construction information, project programmes, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
• Oversee commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to operations teams.
• Ensure completion documents—test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, as‑constructed drawings—are available and handed over.

Location

Your base location will be Hampton – TW12ES. The role requires travel to multiple sites, full driving licence, vehicle access and insurance. A monthly car allowance is provided.

Working Hours

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

What you should bring to the role

• Background in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Formal qualifications (BTEC/HND or equivalent) strongly encouraged.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously (internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors).
• Self‑motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and initiate high‑quality work.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, including CDM.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Performance‑related pay plan tied to company performance measures and targets.
• Benefits covering health, wellbeing and finance, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Generous Pension Scheme via AON.

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.

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