Senior Transformation Manager Contractor

Senior Transformation Manager Contractor for a six-month engagement,
- Able to start immediately, subject to the onboarding process

We are seeking a Senior Transformation Manager Contractor for a six-month engagement dedicated to leading and embedding major change programmes that enable the successful delivery of our AMP8 capital investment plan. This contract offers a unique opportunity to partner with Thames Water’s Asset, Capital Delivery, and Operations teams, driving transformation across the investment model to meet record capital investment requirements.

• Lead the delivery and embedding of change programmes that directly support AMP8 capital investment objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Asset, Capital Delivery, and Operations teams to ensure alignment across the investment model.
• Manage a range of project types, including Operating Model design and delivery, process improvement, and system implementation.
• Bring clarity, structure, and momentum to complex transformation initiatives.
• Act as the single point of contact for programme status, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Ensure programme interdependencies are understood and managed within the wider capital portfolio.

Base location: Hybrid /Reading

Working pattern: Full-time

Requirements for the role: Ability to travel across Thames Water’s catchment area when required, including London sites and regional sites, at least once or twice a week.

We are seeking candidates who possess a strong and proven background in engineering, commercial and procurement, capital delivery, asset planning, or operational environments. Your expertise in these areas will be essential in delivering successful outcomes for complex transformation initiatives.

• It is vital that you have demonstrated successful leadership of transformation programmes or large‑scale capital investment delivery projects, showcasing your ability to manage and direct high‑value change initiatives.
• A solid background in designing and implementing operating models is required, ensuring the effective structuring and optimisation of business processes.
• Experience of leading both matrix and virtual teams, along with the ability to deliver results independently, is essential for this role.
• You should be able to demonstrate your capability in driving major business transformation and change initiatives, highlighting your adaptability and strategic thinking.
• Strong stakeholder management skills at a senior level, both internally and externally, are crucial. You must be adept at engaging, influencing, and challenging stakeholders with pace and professionalism.
• Whilst not mandatory, previous experience in consulting or the utilities sector is highly desirable and will be beneficial in this role.
• Able to start immediately, subject to the onboarding process

We value drive, pragmatism, and a passion for meaningful change. As a Senior Transformation Manager Contractor, you will role model a professional services culture, working collaboratively and inclusively to deliver measurable benefits for customers, colleagues, and communities. Your ability to influence, motivate, and embed change will be key to our continued success.

• Day rate up to £700 per day (inside IR35)
• Expenses:
  Included
• Location:
  
  Reading
• Length of assignment: 26 weeks

Please note you will be on assignment at Thames Water via Pertemps

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear – to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?