Environmental Engineering Project Manager

As the Environmental Engineering Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of leading impactful environmental initiatives in wastewater and water process projects ranging from £100,000 to £5 million. Your expertise will guide these projects from inception to completion, skillfully addressing planned initiatives and urgent challenges with unwavering commitment.

Join our Thames Valley Capital Delivery team, where you will collaborate closely with the Senior Delivery Manager for Direct Delivery. In this newly formed in-house team, your contributions will enhance efficiency and propel Thames Water to meet and exceed its AMP8 goals. Be part of a transformative journey and make a lasting impact on the future of water management.

What you'll be doing as an Environmental Engineering Project Manager

- Act as the Environmental Engineering Project Manager responsible for the Environmental aspects of the design & build of Wastewater and Water Process Projects by project delivery procedures. For projects ranging in complexity between £100,000 to £5m in value managed directly by the team.
- Acting as the Environmental Project lead from conception to handover of planned projects or urgent/emergency works, this position requires supporting environmental issues and the wider team in developing robust and safe concepts and solutions.
- Take the lead in the Environmental planning and delivery of design & build activities.
- Accountable for developing the Environmental documentation for submission through the Governance process to achieve the correct funding to deliver the project as required by the internal stakeholders/client.
- Work with the team to achieve the time and cost targets.
- Work with and indirectly manage a wider Thames Water team of multi-function Engineers, Construction support, and Commercial Assurance.
- Act as the key contact to support the CDM Designer or Principal Designer role, particularly for projects where in-house engineers undertake the design.
- Provide Environmental Project Assurance during the delivery and commissioning.

Role Location: This role will be based on a hybrid basis within Thames Valley and the home counties. Depending on business needs, you must work on-site and in the office
2-3 days a week.

Must be a driver and have access to own transport; this role comes with a car allowance of £4,500.

Degree level or equivalent in an Environmental/engineering discipline.
- Extensive experience in environmental management for water and wastewater process design, from construction assurance.
- A focus on supporting and implementing continuous improvement.
- Experience in managing project teams and accountability for project delivery.
- Fully competent at using the appropriate company IT systems and Office software.
- Experience with onsite ecology issues and working knowledge of protected species (badgers, GCN, bats, etc.)
- Experience with carbon and sustainability documentation., Disability Confident
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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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you're interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we're looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things
better.

So, if you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is ga reat, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we're here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This role comes with a competitive salary between £55,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
- Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.