Project Lead Waste Operations

We are currently recruiting for a Project Lead Waste Operations to join Thames Water permanently.

As a successful candidate, your role will be to provide essential planning and co-ordination of complex large sewer activity in central London to facilitate significant capital investment projects.

• 36 hours per week Monday – Friday 07:30 – 15:36 however we are flexible with starting and finishing times.
• Offering a salary up to £55,000 depending on skills and experience plus you will receive a car allowance on top.
• Abbey Mills - Stratford - E15 2RN.

The role will require a large focus on engagement and communication with key stakeholders to ensure all activities are planned effectively and efficiently. Responsible for delivering network infrastructure and process improvements to the sewage network, to ensure KPIs are met, with a key focus on customer journey.

The role provides a great opportunity for someone to build on existing skills and develop within Thames Water as well as the opportunity to learn new skills.

The role would suit someone who has experience in delivery, planning and managing activities and although water industry experience is preferable, it is not essential, transferable skills have often come from construction, Military, utility, engineering, and planning roles.

What you will be doing as a Project Lead Waste Operations?

You will manage specific activities within a designated area, including leading briefed projects and providing support on larger-scale projects. This role will incorporate some or all the accountabilities listed below.

• Develop project briefs with clients ensuring scope delivers the required solutions.
• Work with delivers to design solutions that meet the multiple needs of the client and business
• Co-ordinate briefed projects and activities, provide and deliver reports, presentations and analysis of data as necessary.
• Support the department by liaising or attending meetings with key internal and external stakeholders, as required.
• You will need to develop safe systems of work for complex tasks including confined space activities.
• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of H&S are managed correctly, by completing authorisations permits and site inspections
• Review and Deliver projects and program in line with CDM 2015 to ensure H&S Standards are met in line with business and legislation compliance.
• The role will have a large focus on being site-based on the various construction sites and will require some attendance in the evenings, nights and potential weekends.
• To monitor and report on all aspects of the projects that you are directly accountable for, including H&S, finance, programme, risk and opportunity.
• Working with contractors to manage project change, ensuring timely delivery to programme and managing overall project budgets and costs.
• Ensuring compliance with internal processes and procedures and external Regulations and best practices.
• Deliver excellent customer service and continuous improvement.

What should you bring to the role?

• Previous working experience in the water or a similar industry.
• Good communication skills and proactive approach.
• Experience in managing Health and Safety.
• Good understanding of customer expectations.
• An awareness of business procedures and processes.
• Ability to liaise at all levels and influence beyond the span of control.
• High attention to detail.
• Due to the nature of the role a Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Willing to enter the sewage network once essential training is completed.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus you will receive a car allowance on top.
• Development training package provided.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• GymPass, 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 £3k, 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.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer
extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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 enriching experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.