Engineering Project Manager

Overview

Are you an Engineering Project Manager who thrives on being hands‑on and present on site? Ready to take the lead on engineering projects that genuinely keep communities moving? Join us as an Engineering Project Manager and play a vital role in delivering essential CAPEX works across Thames Water’s operational sites. If you’re a proactive problem‑solver who loves owning projects end‑to‑end—from shaping the initial brief to commissioning, handover and everything in between—you’ll thrive in this fast‑paced, hands‑on role where no two days are ever the same.

The internal name for this role will be Project Engineer.

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between £100,000 and £1 million per project.
• 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 cost‑effective and have minimal risk.
• Oversee zero‑compromise health and safety policy for everyone working on the project; undertake monthly audits.
• Oversee the construction of each project in line with in‑house policies & procedures, with associated wider industry standards; fully compliant with CDM regulations and how to apply them.
• Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure schemes are delivered on time.
• Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, associated British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Oversee commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to operations teams.
• Ensure completion documents are available and handed over, including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as‑constructed drawings.

Location – Your base location will be Rye Meads Sewage Treatment Works. You will be on site up to 4 days a week in this role. This role will require you to travel to multiple sites depending on the project. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. A car allowance is paid monthly.

Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

• Preferably have a background in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged; ideally a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment is advantageous.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously, including internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision, be self‑motivated and driven, and use initiative to deliver high‑quality work.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, with particular reference to construction works, including CDM; additional training will be provided.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.

• Offering 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).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution; maximum 12% with 2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including a benefits hub with offers to save money and support well‑being.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

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.