Step into a pivotal role where you’ll help shape the future of water for millions. As our WRMP Project Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of a high-impact programme that drives resilience, sustainability and long-term planning across Thames Water.
What you’ll be doing as a WRMP Project Coordinator
* Driving the coordination of WRMP29, bringing structure and organisation a complex, high-profile programme.
* Championing quality, governance and assurance.
* Leading smooth document control and supporting public consultation to ensure our work is clear, accurate and accessible.
* Tracking and reporting progress on WRMP24 to show the impact we’re already making.
* Turning insights into action by supporting performance tracking, risk management and programme insights.
* Building strong engagement with internal stakeholders, regulators and industry partners.
* Helping shape the future of water resources by contributing to drought planning, annual reviews and wider team projects.
This is a hybrid role based out of Clearwater Court, Reading. You will be required to be in the office Tuesdays & Thursdays.
What you should bring to the role
The must-haves (essential criteria) for this opportunity include:
* A passion for coordinating impactful projects and driving progress.
* Experience bringing structure and momentum to projects.
* A natural collaborator who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment.
* Brilliant communication and stakeholder skills.
* Confidence using key software tools, especially Microsoft Office.
* A sharp eye for detail and a love of producing high-quality documentation.
* A proactive mindset & good at solving problems.
Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:
* An understanding of water resources planning and long-term programme delivery.
* Experience in the water industry or another regulated sector.
* Confidence working with external providers and managing outputs.
* Experience reviewing and assuring complex technical documents.
* Familiarity with programme reporting and insight development.
* Experience using PowerBI to visualise information and tell meaningful stories.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary from £37,780 - £47,000 depending on relevant experience.
* 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
* Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* 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.
Find out more about our benefits and perks
Who are we?
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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
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.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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.