Water Reuse Project Definition Manager Ref:31350

**Who are we?**
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.
At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.
We’re proud of the positive ways of working we’ve adopted during the pandemic, creating a more flexible and dynamic environment so all our colleagues can thrive. For our office-based roles we’re moving to a hybrid approach with various options across workingfrom home, office and our sites. We’ll cover this during the assessment process.
**What you’ll be doing**
As the Project Definition Manager, you will be responsible for leading and assuring the development of the Water Reuse Strategic Resource Option (SRO) on behalf of Thames Water.
You’ll be working with the project delivery teams responsible for the development of a large, new water reuse scheme in London, preparing for planning consent, and developing the design to be ‘construction ready’ in AMP8.
The role will provide strategic direction and set the project priorities.You will work closely with the Water Resources and Asset Engineering teams to ensure the project meets the sponsor’s requirements.
The role will be part of the TW Strategic Resource Option (SRO) programme team, which is responsible for developing several projects that will improve resilience to drought and minimise interruptions to water supplies in the Southeast whilst protecting theenvironment.
You’ll be working in a small team to set standards for project delivery that are industry-leading, including sustainability and the use of digital data and information models for project development.
**What you should bring to the role**:

- An established and credible leader with the drive and energy to deliver
- Previous experience in a role as a project sponsor or development manager of a similar project, Understanding and interpreting Sponsor Requirements
- The ability to influence many stakeholders, often with competing objectives, whilst preserving and maintaining excellent, collaborative relationships is a critical part of this role
- Experience in leadership on programmes and/or projects through a DCO or similar complex planning phase is desirable
- Significant and relevant engineering experience, ideally including Wastewater Non-Infrastructure (treatment) experience
- Knowledge of all stages of the project lifecycle
- Project management skills, ability to multi-task and work flexibly to manage conflicting priorities
- Chartership through a relevant awarding body (or working toward)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Highly developed communication and influencing skills both written and verbal
- Significantly competent with the use of complex IT systems and standard office software
- An influencer who is self-motivated and comfortable working in a matrix delivery environment

**What’s in it for you?**
This role will allow you to work on a large, innovative project. This is a very unique role and will be part of the team ensuring water supplies for the South East for the next generations.
**Our competitive salary and package include a bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, an excellent contributory pension, and 26 days of holiday per year increasing to 30 with a length of service.**
**Thames Water is a dynamic,?rewarding,?and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner.If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career, flexible working?arrangements, and great benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunityemployer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, and Disability Confident Leader employer.?**
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We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities, and the environment can thrive. This means, that when a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of your role, you’ll be required to participate in a rota to provideCustomer Incident Support, as requested by the Company from time to time. This may be by supporting our customers on the frontline as an ambassador or being part of the team managing the incident as a Control Tower Lead. This is incredibly rewarding, and you’llbe given full training - it’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.