Project Manager - Thames Water - Swindon


Company:	Fawkes & Reece
Salary:	£60,000 - £75,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon, SN1 1AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Aug 2026

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Summary

Project Manager - Thames Water AMP8 | Thames Valley

Location: Swindon

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + package (DOE)

Company: Tier 1 Contractor - Infrastructure Division

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor who is expanding its Infrastructure Division to deliver a significant programme of AMP8 works for Thames Water. With approximately

£250 million of projects secured across the Thames Valley this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering essential water infrastructure projects.

The Project Manager will oversee major treatment works projects within the Thames Water framework.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and successful delivery of treatment works projects from construction through to completion. You will manage programme, commercial performance, quality, health & safety and client relationships while leading multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from construction through to completion and handover

Deliver projects safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards

Manage project programmes, resources, risks and project performance

Build and maintain strong relationships with Thames Water and key stakeholders

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements, CDM regulations and company procedures

Produce regular progress reports and attend client and project meetings

Drive high standards of health, safety and environmental performance

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Project Managers from the

water sector, but we will also consider candidates with a strong

civil engineering or major infrastructure background.

Suitable backgrounds include:

Water and wastewater infrastructure

Sewage treatment works (STW)

Clean water treatment

Heavy civils

Utilities

Nuclear

Major infrastructure projects

You will ideally have:

Experience delivering projects valued between

£2.5m-£25m

Strong programme management and project delivery experience

Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors

Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM regulations

A proactive approach with excellent communication and leadership skills

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering AMP8 works

Long-term project pipeline

Career progression within a growing Infrastructure Division

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

The chance to work on major infrastructure projects that make a real impact on the UK's water network

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking to work on major infrastructure projects within the Thames Water framework, we'd love to hear from you.

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