Job title Senior Project Manager - SEMD Ref 41887 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Maple Lodge (STW) - WD3 9SQ Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary £67,000 to £88,000 salary depending on experience Job grade C Closing date 05/08/2025

£67,000 to £88,000 + car allowance, bonus, pension and benefits

Hybrid – Access to London and Reading

Join our Capital Delivery SEMD Programme Team as aSenior Project Manager, where you'll lead the delivery of critical infrastructure projects. You’ll manage a portfolio of high-value schemes (£5m–£45m each) focused on enhancing security and emergency resilience. You will focus on planning and delivering robust and safe solutions with Tier 1 Contractors and internal teams. Using your commercial skills, you’ll drive efficiency and ensure regulatory commitments are met for the 5-year AMP8 and beyond.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Project Manager - SEMD

• Take responsibility for a series of projects/packages as part of the delivery of Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) programme.
• Specifically cover schemes in the North London area – e.g Coppermills, Thames Gateway, Thames Water Ring Main sites. Delivering projects ranging in scale and complexity from £5m- £45m and a portfolio value of up to £80m.
• Acting as the Project lead from conception to handover developing robust and safe concepts and/or solutions in accordance with project delivery procedures.
• Take a lead role in managing the planning and delivery of design & build activities, including overseeing the commissioning.
• Accountable for developing the projects and 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 and coach others to ensure continuous improvement.
• Work with and manage indirectly a wider Thames Water team of multi-function Engineers, Environmental, Construction and Commercial Assurance support.
• Act as the key contact to support the role of CDM Designer or Principal Designer.
• Provide Project Assurance during the delivery, commissioning and handover of assets.

Location: This role will be based on a hybrid basis, with access to sites in London and the Reading Office

Working Hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• Degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience in an engineering discipline.
• Desirable to have knowledge and background in Protective Security and Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) programmes.
• Ideally water industry experience - Water / Wastewater process, design, technical, commissioning and construction assurance
• Commercially astute, with the ability to develop strong contractual relationships and drive results with Tier 1 Contractors.
• Capable of working on several projects and managing the works awarded to Internal stakeholders, framework suppliers/contractors and external consultants.
• Be prepared to travel and work across the entire Thames Water catchment.
• Competent in risk management, including risk identification, mitigation and control. An ability to de-risk and add value during the outline design stage is a key requirement for this position.

What’s in it for you?

Join our project management community and help us establish best practices to support the development of project managers and apprentices while building valuable relationships across Thames Water.

• Competitive salary from £67,000 to £88,000 per annum
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Annual Bonus
• 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.

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.

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, suppose 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. In that case, 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.

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

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 and meet colleagues.

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.