Project Delivery Manager Job at Thames Water (Stratford)

Project Delivery Manager

Thames Water

Location:
United Kingdom , Stratford

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

61000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

The role is accountable for the engagement, coordination and support of operational input into the totex solutions associated with the AMP8 delivery programme. Leading a team, the post holder will ensure the achievement of sustainable outcomes, representing operations with responsibility for the identification, development, acceptance and implementation of solution which deliver the required totex benefits across the AMP.

Job Responsibility:

Coordinate major project activities across strategic pumping stations and trunk sewers, including Tideway, HS2, and Capital Delivery programmes
Collaborate closely with the Tideway Integration Team and key internal stakeholders
Manage a £5m Capex budget, oversee multimillion‑pound project delivery, and control an Opex budget of over £1m
Lead and develop a team of 14, fostering a strong, customer‑focused culture
Deliver audit actions, system improvements, and effective resource planning across contractors and operational teams
Own health & safety performance for all project activities and lead continuous H&S improvements
Drive PR24/AMP8 planning and lead the regional risk review process
Deliver critical asset inspection programmes and lead wet well and sewer‑cleaning initiatives
Ensure operational needs are embedded in project delivery and manage seamless handovers with operational teams
Lead improvement programmes, stakeholder management, and development of outage plans aligned with capital and operational requirements

Requirements:

Extensive operational understanding with a proven track record of delivering outcomes and budgets, and working closely with capital delivery teams
Understanding of the challenges faced by operational teams
Ability to identify and break down system processes, operational and technological difficulties to assist in the development of key winning strategies
Well-developed Project Management skills will be required to achieve the objectives of this role
Experience with change management programmes
A proven track record of delivering under pressure
Strong leadership qualities with evidence of previous delivery
Strong interpersonal skills and extensive experience in supporting and driving a team of SME’s
Excellent Presentation Skills
Full UK driving licence

Nice to have:

Technical knowledge of wastewater operations
NEBOSH qualification
Degree in a relevant field

What we offer:

Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
Car Allowance is provided
Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
Generous Pension Scheme through AON
Private Medical Health Care
Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Expiration:
February 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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