• Location: Reading, Greater London
• Type: Opportunity
• Job #26392

Position: Project Manager
Location: Thames Water region
Project: Utilities Infrastructure – Clean Water & Emergency Works
Duration: Permanent
Salary or Pay Rate: £70,000 per annum
Requirements:

• Strong background in utilities infrastructure

• Proven experience delivering clean water projects

• Experience managing emergency works and reactive programmes

• Excellent stakeholder and client-facing skills

• Full UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of clean water and utilities infrastructure projects

• Oversee emergency works, ensuring rapid response and safe execution

• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to regulatory standards

• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance

• Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and commercial performance

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within utilities or water infrastructure

• Strong understanding of clean water networks and emergency response works

• SMSTS (or equivalent) preferred

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

About the Company:
A well-established utilities contractor delivering essential infrastructure works across the Thames Water region. The business has a strong pipeline of clean water and emergency works projects and is known for its commitment to safety, quality, and long-term investment in its people.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test at induction, carried out by our end client, as part of their health and safety procedures.

The vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Foundation Personnel who are acting as a recruitment or employment business.