This is a high profile Project Manager role, working on significant water infrastruture projects within Thames Water. This is an opportunity to build on your Project Management experience and work as part of a team to help secure the future of the water supply for London. This role will expose you to new and exciting water treatment techniques and be part of an iconic initiative. Apply now and make an impact! What you'll be doing as a Project Manager Establish and continuously promote proactive health, safety & environment culture across complex and high-risk Project portfolios and our service providers. Develop and deliver an optimized project to achieve all regulatory, statutory, and internal outputs, deadlines, and targets. Accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and internal/external stakeholder engagement leading to the smooth transition of the project outcomes into the operational business. Actively protecting, managing, and enhancing Thames Water's reputation with external customers and stakeholders. Drive development of project briefs, including supplementary information for the subsequent early contractor involvement phase of the project. Supporting the development and definition of the tender package(s), including the definition of the scope of work to support the Procurement team through each stage of the tender process ensuring the demanding timescales are met. Managing and assuring the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes on time, cost, and quality. Hybrid - Hampton Water Treatment Site 2 days a week and 1 day in the field.36 hours a week Monday to Friday.Competitive salary from £56,000 to £67,000 per annum. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role the essential criteria are: Be educated to HNC /degree level with further or outstanding role-specific experience in a relevant operational or project management capacity. Managing, leading, and developing people in a culture of accountability and achievement. Have an excellent contractual awareness of Project Management work. Have a proven track record of managing the performance of third-party organizations. Be able to set up and regularly implement feedback systems to improve business performance. Be able to deliver tough messages with empathy. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Previous water or utilities experience. What's in it for you? Competitive salary from £56,000 to £67,000 per annum. 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual 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 Wate r 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.
Sep 30, 2025
Full time
This is a high profile Project Manager role, working on significant water infrastruture projects within Thames Water. This is an opportunity to build on your Project Management experience and work as part of a team to help secure the future of the water supply for London. This role will expose you to new and exciting water treatment techniques and be part of an iconic initiative. Apply now and make an impact! What you'll be doing as a Project Manager Establish and continuously promote proactive health, safety & environment culture across complex and high-risk Project portfolios and our service providers. Develop and deliver an optimized project to achieve all regulatory, statutory, and internal outputs, deadlines, and targets. Accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and internal/external stakeholder engagement leading to the smooth transition of the project outcomes into the operational business. Actively protecting, managing, and enhancing Thames Water's reputation with external customers and stakeholders. Drive development of project briefs, including supplementary information for the subsequent early contractor involvement phase of the project. Supporting the development and definition of the tender package(s), including the definition of the scope of work to support the Procurement team through each stage of the tender process ensuring the demanding timescales are met. Managing and assuring the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes on time, cost, and quality. Hybrid - Hampton Water Treatment Site 2 days a week and 1 day in the field.36 hours a week Monday to Friday.Competitive salary from £56,000 to £67,000 per annum. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role the essential criteria are: Be educated to HNC /degree level with further or outstanding role-specific experience in a relevant operational or project management capacity. Managing, leading, and developing people in a culture of accountability and achievement. Have an excellent contractual awareness of Project Management work. Have a proven track record of managing the performance of third-party organizations. Be able to set up and regularly implement feedback systems to improve business performance. Be able to deliver tough messages with empathy. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Previous water or utilities experience. What's in it for you? Competitive salary from £56,000 to £67,000 per annum. 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual 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 Wate r 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.
This is a high-profile Project Manager role, offering career development and a varied working environment. Are you a technically skilled Project Manager with experience working on large infrastructure projects? Are you ready for a new challenge? Join Thames Water's exceptional project teams as we invest more than ever in London to improve our critical infrastructure, tackle complex structural issues and drive excellence in our network. Apply now and make an impact! What you'll be doing as a Project Manager Manage several projects through their life cycle, including commercial management, risk management and associated reporting. Establish and continuously promote a proactive health, safety, and environment culture across complex and high-risk Project portfolios and our service providers. Develop and deliver an optimised project to achieve all regulatory, statutory, and internal outputs, deadlines, and targets. Accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders lead to the smooth transition of project outcomes into operational business. Actively protecting, managing, and enhancing Thames Water's reputation with external customers and stakeholders. Development of project briefs, including supplementary information for the project's subsequent early contractor involvement phase. Supporting the development and definition of the tender package(s), including the scope of work to support the Procurement team through each stage of the tender process, ensuring the demanding timescales are met. Managing the project's 'route to consent' strategy, highlighting program and project risks relating to required consents, and considering any potential early works. Managing and assuring the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes on time, cost, and quality. Working Pattern and location: A hybrid basis in a London-based office - as per the business needs, you must be on-site or in the office 2 - 3 days a week.36 hours Monday to FridayThe successful candidate will ideally drive and have access to transportation. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria are: A background in construction or utilities-based projects. A technical education and engineering background. Understanding of the project's life cycle and how to communicate it to both external and internal stakeholders effectively. Be knowledgeable of the stage-gate project management process Have a strong background in delivering a programme of projects from beginning to end of completion Strong communication skills to be able to liaise with internal and external backgrounds Understanding of Health and Safety standards, legislation, and governance Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring Previous water or utilities experience What's in it for you? Competitive salary from £56,000 to £67,000 per annum 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual 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 Waterworld's 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.
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
This is a high-profile Project Manager role, offering career development and a varied working environment. Are you a technically skilled Project Manager with experience working on large infrastructure projects? Are you ready for a new challenge? Join Thames Water's exceptional project teams as we invest more than ever in London to improve our critical infrastructure, tackle complex structural issues and drive excellence in our network. Apply now and make an impact! What you'll be doing as a Project Manager Manage several projects through their life cycle, including commercial management, risk management and associated reporting. Establish and continuously promote a proactive health, safety, and environment culture across complex and high-risk Project portfolios and our service providers. Develop and deliver an optimised project to achieve all regulatory, statutory, and internal outputs, deadlines, and targets. Accountability throughout the project lifecycle, governance compliance, and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders lead to the smooth transition of project outcomes into operational business. Actively protecting, managing, and enhancing Thames Water's reputation with external customers and stakeholders. Development of project briefs, including supplementary information for the project's subsequent early contractor involvement phase. Supporting the development and definition of the tender package(s), including the scope of work to support the Procurement team through each stage of the tender process, ensuring the demanding timescales are met. Managing the project's 'route to consent' strategy, highlighting program and project risks relating to required consents, and considering any potential early works. Managing and assuring the performance of contractors to deliver project outcomes on time, cost, and quality. Working Pattern and location: A hybrid basis in a London-based office - as per the business needs, you must be on-site or in the office 2 - 3 days a week.36 hours Monday to FridayThe successful candidate will ideally drive and have access to transportation. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria are: A background in construction or utilities-based projects. A technical education and engineering background. Understanding of the project's life cycle and how to communicate it to both external and internal stakeholders effectively. Be knowledgeable of the stage-gate project management process Have a strong background in delivering a programme of projects from beginning to end of completion Strong communication skills to be able to liaise with internal and external backgrounds Understanding of Health and Safety standards, legislation, and governance Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring Previous water or utilities experience What's in it for you? Competitive salary from £56,000 to £67,000 per annum 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual 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 Waterworld's 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.
We are looking for a Project Engineer to join Thames Water permanently. A unique opportunity to work alongside the Engineering Solutions Lead in Waste Network Operations, delivering a suite of both planned and reactive DMC projects.A new function within the Shared Services structure, looking to manage the process of operationally focused intervention and network repair projects, taking concepts from cradle to grave in a fast-paced environment.The role will provide exposure to reactive and emergency projects within operations, requiring contractor, stakeholder, and project management skills.We are seeking an engineering professional to drive solution development and ultimately support the regional operational teams. Previous experience in either an engineering or operationally based role is critical, with the individual being passionate about driving change and introducing innovation opportunities. Monday - Friday 36 hours per week. Permanent full-time position. What you will be doing as a Project Engineer? Health & Safety management of projects and programmes of work. Producing project briefs and programme specifications. Assessment of tender returns. Project and Programme Management. Engineering support to network operations. De-risking and solution development. Providing technical assurance/guidance throughout delivery. Contractor management and liaison. Internal stakeholder management. Site audits and CDM paperwork. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need is: Waste networks operational knowledge. Experience with pipe replacement techniques. (open-cut & trenchless) Experience in sewer rehabilitation techniques. An awareness of waste network design requirements. Desirable to hold formal engineering qualifications or an approved training scheme. Experience in managing design, delivery, and handover of projects. An understanding of Client, PD and PC duties under CDM 2015 + H&S best practices. Desirable to hold IOSH or NEBOSH. Can reactively respond to operations and attend sites around the estate. Strong stakeholder management experience. Hold a full UK driving licence and have your transport. What's in it for you? Offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience a car allowance on top. 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) GymPass is a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide. Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 save money, get fit and help protect the environment. WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get-fit programmes and access to a nutritionist. Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay. Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities. 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 Wate r 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.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a Project Engineer to join Thames Water permanently. A unique opportunity to work alongside the Engineering Solutions Lead in Waste Network Operations, delivering a suite of both planned and reactive DMC projects.A new function within the Shared Services structure, looking to manage the process of operationally focused intervention and network repair projects, taking concepts from cradle to grave in a fast-paced environment.The role will provide exposure to reactive and emergency projects within operations, requiring contractor, stakeholder, and project management skills.We are seeking an engineering professional to drive solution development and ultimately support the regional operational teams. Previous experience in either an engineering or operationally based role is critical, with the individual being passionate about driving change and introducing innovation opportunities. Monday - Friday 36 hours per week. Permanent full-time position. What you will be doing as a Project Engineer? Health & Safety management of projects and programmes of work. Producing project briefs and programme specifications. Assessment of tender returns. Project and Programme Management. Engineering support to network operations. De-risking and solution development. Providing technical assurance/guidance throughout delivery. Contractor management and liaison. Internal stakeholder management. Site audits and CDM paperwork. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need is: Waste networks operational knowledge. Experience with pipe replacement techniques. (open-cut & trenchless) Experience in sewer rehabilitation techniques. An awareness of waste network design requirements. Desirable to hold formal engineering qualifications or an approved training scheme. Experience in managing design, delivery, and handover of projects. An understanding of Client, PD and PC duties under CDM 2015 + H&S best practices. Desirable to hold IOSH or NEBOSH. Can reactively respond to operations and attend sites around the estate. Strong stakeholder management experience. Hold a full UK driving licence and have your transport. What's in it for you? Offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience a car allowance on top. 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) GymPass is a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide. Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 save money, get fit and help protect the environment. WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get-fit programmes and access to a nutritionist. Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay. Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities. 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 Wate r 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.
We are seeking an experienced Construction Safety Advisor to support our construction teams by ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, maintaining high standards of on-site safety, and contributing to Human & Organisational Performance (HOP)initiatives. You will be a key partner to project and design teams, bridging the gap between regulatory frameworks and practical site execution. What you'll be doing as the Construction Safety Advisor Lead compliance with CDM?2015: support design teams, coordinate pre-construction info, check contractor competence, and handle notifications. Conduct design-phase reviews and regular site inspections to identify hazards and apply effective controls. Develop and enforce site-specific HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and toolbox talk frameworks. Facilitate HOP-informed workshops (e.g., "work-as-done" reviews, learning teams, after-action reviews) to shift safety culture from blame to system-focused learning. Partner with project teams to integrate safety into planning, ensuring systems anticipate human error and support frontline adaptability. Plan and deliver safety briefings, inductions, and multi-disciplinary forums, inspired by HOP principles. Investigate incidents and near-misses with root-cause analysis grounded in HOP philosophies-viewing individuals as problem-solvers, not problems. Maintain rigorous safety records-audit reports, risk assessments, inspection logs-aligned with CDM and UK safety standards. Base location: Reading - with travel required Working pattern: 36 Hours What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria is: NEBOSH Construction Certificate required; Diploma or CSP preferred - Technician-grade IOSH or equivalent is also necessary. Bachelor's degree/diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field. Extensive experience in UK CDM roles plus exposure to HOP-style safety systems. Proven competence in audits, incident investigations, and digital safety tools. (e.g., Procore, ECO Portal) CDM 2015 competency: experience fulfilling Principal Designer, Client Adviser, and general CDM Adviser roles. Competent in design-phase reviews, competence assessments, and statutory notifications. Professional membership in a health & safety body. (e.g., IOSH Tech/IOSH Managing Safely, APS, IIRSM) Strong understanding of UK CDM regulations, able to implement compliance structures and lead design and construction safety coordination. Construction site safety expertise: risk assessments, safety inspections, permit-to-work systems, toolbox talks, and emergency response planning. Incident investigation skills: root cause analysis driven by HOP principles. Capability to lead no-blame reviews and learning-focused after-action assessments. What's in it for you? Competitive salary offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Car Allowance. 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 Wate r 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.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
We are seeking an experienced Construction Safety Advisor to support our construction teams by ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, maintaining high standards of on-site safety, and contributing to Human & Organisational Performance (HOP)initiatives. You will be a key partner to project and design teams, bridging the gap between regulatory frameworks and practical site execution. What you'll be doing as the Construction Safety Advisor Lead compliance with CDM?2015: support design teams, coordinate pre-construction info, check contractor competence, and handle notifications. Conduct design-phase reviews and regular site inspections to identify hazards and apply effective controls. Develop and enforce site-specific HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and toolbox talk frameworks. Facilitate HOP-informed workshops (e.g., "work-as-done" reviews, learning teams, after-action reviews) to shift safety culture from blame to system-focused learning. Partner with project teams to integrate safety into planning, ensuring systems anticipate human error and support frontline adaptability. Plan and deliver safety briefings, inductions, and multi-disciplinary forums, inspired by HOP principles. Investigate incidents and near-misses with root-cause analysis grounded in HOP philosophies-viewing individuals as problem-solvers, not problems. Maintain rigorous safety records-audit reports, risk assessments, inspection logs-aligned with CDM and UK safety standards. Base location: Reading - with travel required Working pattern: 36 Hours What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria is: NEBOSH Construction Certificate required; Diploma or CSP preferred - Technician-grade IOSH or equivalent is also necessary. Bachelor's degree/diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field. Extensive experience in UK CDM roles plus exposure to HOP-style safety systems. Proven competence in audits, incident investigations, and digital safety tools. (e.g., Procore, ECO Portal) CDM 2015 competency: experience fulfilling Principal Designer, Client Adviser, and general CDM Adviser roles. Competent in design-phase reviews, competence assessments, and statutory notifications. Professional membership in a health & safety body. (e.g., IOSH Tech/IOSH Managing Safely, APS, IIRSM) Strong understanding of UK CDM regulations, able to implement compliance structures and lead design and construction safety coordination. Construction site safety expertise: risk assessments, safety inspections, permit-to-work systems, toolbox talks, and emergency response planning. Incident investigation skills: root cause analysis driven by HOP principles. Capability to lead no-blame reviews and learning-focused after-action assessments. What's in it for you? Competitive salary offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Car Allowance. 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 Wate r 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.
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