Location: Pangbourne & Kingston Bagpuize (Oxford area)
Project Type: Water Infrastructure – Storm Tanks & Associated Civils
Role: Project Manager
Sector: Clean Water / Wastewater (Thames Water)
Start: ASAP
Employment: Freelance or Permanent
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee two concurrent water-sector projects in the Oxford region. The role will involve the delivery of storm tank upgrades and associated civil engineering works, ensuring both sites are managed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Thames Water standards.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience delivering non-infrastructure and/or infrastructure water projects, excellent client‑facing skills, and the ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of storm tank construction/upgrade projects across two sites
* Manage project programmes, risks, resources, and cost control
* Oversee all on-site activities including civils, MEICA interfaces, and temporary works
* Ensure compliance with Thames Water processes, standards and permitting
* Liaise closely with internal teams, designers, subcontractors, and client representatives
* Drive health, safety, environmental and quality performance across both schemes
* Produce progress reports, manage change, and support commercial teams with NEC contract activities
* Coordinate daily operations across both locations, ensuring works remain aligned to programme
* Lead planning meetings, audits, safety briefings, and stakeholder communications
* Support innovation, digital delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Mentor and provide leadership to site engineers, supervisors, and delivery partners
Experience Required
* Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering water-sector projects
* Thames Water experience is essential (processes, inductions, standards, permits, and audit requirements)
* Experience managing storm tanks, tanks refurb, deep drainage, pipelines, civils, or MEICA‑related works
* Strong background in heavy civils and multi-disciplinary project management
* Experience managing multiple sites at the same time is highly desirable
* Strong understanding of NEC contracts (Option A/C/E)
* Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and supply chain
* Excellent safety leadership and operational control
* Commercially aware, programme driven, and able to deliver under pressure
Qualifications
* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred but not essential for strong experience)
* SMSTS
* CSCS (Management or Professional level)
* First Aid (desirable)
* Ideally NEC Project Manager accreditation or equivalent understanding
* Full UK driving licence
What We’re Looking For
A proactive leader who can coordinate two technically-complex water sites, maintain excellent client relationships, and deliver safe, compliant, and efficient outcomes. Someone with a solid Thames Water background and a strong track record in storm tanks or similar water infrastructure will fit this role perfectly