Capital Enhancements & Renewals Manager

We are looking to recruit two Operations Capital Programme Managers to oversee capital programmes in either of our Thames Valley or Home Counties wastewater regions.

Reporting directly into Thames Water’s Head of Region you will oversee all delivery of capital works on sewage treatment sites, our networks and pumping stations. 

What you’ll be doing as an Operations Capital Programme Manager

• Work closely and collaboratively with key operations and business stakeholders to manage the region’s capital risks from identification through to delivery of the project.

• Project liaison between our Capital Delivery and Operations teams, and our project partners.

• Responsible for managing the directly managed capital works, minor capital works and health and safety capital allocation budgets for the region.

• Identify gaps between current, medium and long-term investment requirements and developing investment proposals.

• Identification, development, acceptance and implementation of solutions for larger investment schemes which deliver the required benefits across the AMP.

(Please note: Internal job title is Capital Enhancements & Renewals Portfolio Manager)

• This is a hybrid role with a flexible base location and will involve travel across region as required.
• Working pattern or hours is 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role 

• Experience successfully managing and delivering large asset infrastructure programmes.
• Have experience of asset infrastructure management from a utilities industry, large-scale construction, engineering or similar operations industry.
• Be financially and commercially astute with demonstrable ability to manage to budget and to drive local accountability for cost control.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with demonstrable ability to engage a wide range of internal (across business units) and external stakeholders.
• A passion for health and safety and strong focus on the how you work affects the environment.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and effectively communicate data and information to drive performance.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience
• Car Allowance of £5,800pa
• Annual Bonus
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Private Medical Health Care
• 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 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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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, 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.