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The role
What you’ll be doing
as a Programme Technical Manager
As a Programme Technical Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping outcomes that matter:
Lead, mentor and inspire a multi‑disciplinary technical team, from Apprentices through to Principal Engineers, promoting a positive culture centred on safety, development, and wellbeing.Oversee the delivery of major water or wastewater treatment solutions from the beginning of the project to the point of handover to the Operations team, ensuring projects meet time, cost and quality expectations.Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors and consultants to proactively manage risk and drive successful programme outcomes.Build strong relationships with senior leaders, partners and regulators, influencing decisions and tackling challenges with confidence.Champion continuous improvement, challenging existing ways of working, sharing best practices, and fostering innovation across the programme.Based at an office within the Thames Water catchment area
Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week in the office and on-site
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
£5,800 per annum car allowance (full driving licence and personal transport required)
What you should bring to the role
We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong leadership qualities:
Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with membership of a relevant professional body.Strong commercial and contractual awareness.Excellent communication, leadership and coaching skills.Experience developing business cases and strategic Project Briefs.Understanding of the regulatory environment and its influence on programme delivery.Proven ability to develop and embed processes relating to technical quality, documentation and continuous improvement.Deep understanding of contractual considerations, risk/value management and their impact throughout the project lifecycle.Significant leadership experience within technical, project or construction environments. (Water sector experience is advantageous)Experience in resource planning, productivity improvement, and driving teams to deliver to time, cost and quality.What’s in it for you?
Salary for this role is between £80,000 and £89,000 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.This role will come with a car allowance of £5,800 per annum.26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays).Annual Bonus opportunity.Private Medical Health Care.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.
