Overview

As a Technical Construction Manager in Thames Water's Capital Delivery (Major Projects) team, you won't just manage construction - you'll shape the future of water infrastructure. This is your opportunity to be at the heart of one of the UK's largest and most impactful water treatment developments, helping to deliver essential services that millions rely on every day. From design to completion, you'll ensure our construction work meets the highest standards in safety, quality, and environmental performance. Your attention to detail and technical know-how will be instrumental in building critical infrastructure that safeguards public health, protects the environment, and supports communities for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Provide a technical understanding of the Water Treatment work processes to ensure that the delivery of water is not disrupted.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements in asset design and delivery, monitor delivery performance and work with contractors to address issues and improve.
• Manage the input of consultant specialists and subject matter experts, delivering construction phase assurance on all clean water projects within the Major Projects portfolio.
• Engage with Asset Management. Engineering and Operations: Identify synergies and use lessons from previous projects to agree on the most effective solutions.
• Support the assessment and appointment of contractors and consultants.
• Manage the Operational Integration team to ensure project deliverables are clear and agreed upon by all stakeholders. Verify and approve project plans (Project Delivery Plan, Commissioning Plan, test plans).
• Work on a hybrid basis suitable to your home location within the Thames Water regions, with flexibility to travel 3-4 days of the 36-hour week.
• Drive and have access to a car; this role includes a £5,800 car allowance.

Qualifications

• Hold an engineering degree or have a background in a similar role.
• Have a technical understanding of the principles and processes involved in developing, designing, constructing, and operating water treatment works, or substantial experience in a similar process environment.
• Have sufficient knowledge and capability for the technical review of project details.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
• Understanding of performance and quality management.