Location: Hybrid – Clearwater Court – RG1 8DB
Join our Project Management teams to help shape the future and deliver life’s essential service.
Are you an experienced Project Manager, or ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference? This is your chance to make a lasting, measurable impact, not just on projects, but on the future of water and wastewater.
At Thames Water, our project managers go beyond systems and schedules. You’ll help deliver clean, safe water and wastewater services to over 16 million people every day, while shaping the future of essential infrastructure across London, the Thames Valley, and the Home Counties.
With a £19.8 billion investment over the next five years, we’re delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure transformation programmes, and we’re recruiting at all levels:
- Senior Project Managers
- Project Managers
- Assistant Project Managers
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading high-value programmes across water and wastewater treatment, reservoirs, and network upgrades
- Overseeing environmental and infrastructure projects, including integration with the Thames Tideway Tunnel
- Managing third-party performance and ensuring delivery against time, budget, and quality targets
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders and customers
- Driving sustainable, long-term improvements for people and the environment
We’re looking for:
- Experience in large-scale civil or structural projects, ideally in utilities or infrastructure
- Confidence in managing third-party suppliers and internal teams
- Financial acumen and experience managing project budgets
- Strong communication skills, including delivering difficult messages with empathy
- A focus on improving outcomes for both customers and communities
Why Join Us?
- Be part of modernising the UK’s largest water and wastewater network
- Help reduce river spills by 95% and protect natural ecosystems
- Work on meaningful projects with real environmental and social impact
You’ll benefit from:
- Hybrid working and comprehensive salary & benefits packages
- Comprehensive training and career progression pathways
- Defined contribution pension scheme – up to 12% company contribution
- Annual personal medical assessment
- Access to our benefits hub, with discounts and wellbeing support
We’re proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process
Ready to Make a Difference?
Your work will have purpose, scale and impact. Whether you’re early in your career or ready for a senior leadership role, Thames Water offers the opportunity to grow, lead, and shape the future, now and for future generations.
Apply now to register your interest. We’ll be in touch to discuss current and future opportunities across our diverse and growing portfolio of projects.
