Location
Hybrid – 3 days a week at Coppermills Site, London.

Hours
36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Salary
£67,000 to £88,000 per annum.

About the Role
Ready to shape the future of water infrastructure for one of the world’s greatest cities? As a Senior Project Manager with Thames Water, you won’t just oversee a complex £100M+ project – you’ll join a legacy of dedicated professionals that deliver life’s essential service to millions of Londoners. Join Thames Water’s Capital Delivery – Major Projects Team at this pivotal moment in our mission to future-proof London’s water supply. You’ll lead a cross-functional project team and partner with our Tier 1 contractor to successfully deliver major infrastructure improvements at our Coppermills Water Treatment Works. This is not just another project—it’s a flagship initiative involving intricate engineering, demanding stakeholder management, and the opportunity to drive outcomes that matter on a national scale.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Project Manager
- Lead the delivery of a highly complex, multi-year project on a 24/7 live operational.
- Build strong relationships within Thames Water, our delivery partners, and stakeholders.
- Own project governance, contract management, and reporting.
- Collaborate with colleagues and delivery partners to deliver project outcomes in terms of time, cost, and quality.
- Strategically guide the team to anticipate and navigate delivery challenges and issues.
- Champion continuous improvement and mentor and upskill emerging talent.
- Lead with integrity and influence for the benefit of the project, the wider business, and the sector.

Experience
Proven experience managing large-scale (c.£100M) construction projects from inception to handover.

About you
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline of engineering, project management, or similar. Strong working knowledge of relevant UK regulations and contracts (e.g. NEC, I-Cheme). Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to work with high levels of independence, manage competing priorities, and thrive under pressure. Resilience and determination to work as part of a team to achieve the best outcomes for the project. Relevant water sector experience is desirable.

Qualifications
Must have access to a car and a driving licence.