Job Title: Programme Technical Manager (Water/Wastewater)
Location: Thames Water Region (Hybrid – 2–3 days office/site)
Salary: Up to £89,000 + £5,800 Car Allowance
Shift Type: Monday – Friday (36 hours)
Benefits: Bonus, Private Healthcare, Enhanced Pension, 26–30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
The Opportunity
We are supporting a major UK infrastructure organisation in appointing two Programme Technical Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale water and wastewater treatment programmes valued between £500m – £1bn.
This is a senior leadership role with real influence—shaping technical strategy, driving performance across multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering critical infrastructure that supports long-term environmental and community resilience.
If you are experienced in complex programme delivery and thrive in a strategic, high-impact environment, this role offers both scale and autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams, from junior engineers through to principal level
Take ownership of technical delivery across major infrastructure programmes from concept through to handover
Ensure projects are delivered to time, cost, quality, and safety expectations
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to manage risk and drive outcomes
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, partners, and regulatory bodies
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across programme delivery
Support strategic planning including business cases and technical project briefs
Requirements
Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with relevant professional membership
Strong background in technical leadership within infrastructure, construction, or engineering environments
Proven experience delivering complex, multi-year programmes
Strong commercial and contractual awareness
Experience with risk/value management across the full project lifecycle
Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
Understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting infrastructure delivery
Water sector experience advantageous but not essential
What’s in it for you
Opportunity to lead nationally significant infrastructure programmes
Hybrid working model with flexibility
Competitive salary and car allowance
Performance-related bonus
Private medical cover and wellbeing support
Generous pension scheme
Long-term career progression within a major capital delivery environment
About Us
This opportunity sits within a forward-thinking infrastructure organisation undergoing a major transformation in how capital programmes are delivered. The focus is on innovation, sustainability, and long-term asset resilience.
Apply Now
If you are interested in leading large-scale engineering programmes with real impact, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion