WE ARE LOOKING FOR A IED PROGRAMME MANAGER TO JOIN THAMES WATER ON A PERMANENT BASIS.

The purpose of this role is to drive, and programme manage the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and digester clean, inspection and refurbishment (CIR) programmes.
You will be accountable for ensuring the programmes are effectively defined and managed to remain on track with regular performance and delivery reporting along with engaging all key stakeholders.
Proactively identify opportunities for sustainable continuous improvement within the programmes and business processes to deliver Thames Water outcomes.
Monday – Friday, 36 hours per week
Location – Hybrid, Clearwater Court, Reading, RG1 8DB

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 in millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world’s 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 a 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. We aim 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.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AS A IED PROGRAMME MANAGER?

• Define and agree programmes of work across the estate based on digester age, risk score and sludge logistics to ensure that all digesters are within their 10 year inspection.
• Programme & Risk Management - Deliver sustainable programmes and financial out-performance against already approved budgets and report on performance monthly.
• Review performance and adjust accordingly through quarterly forecasting
• Manage key stakeholder relationships relevant to IED and the Digester programmes, encourage and implement any innovation to develop a continuous improvement project culture and communicate actively with all support teams.
• Engaging with Operations, Capital Maintenance Projects, TOTEX, Technical and Subject Matter Experts to validate and agree scope, costs and support the creation and delivery of improvement strategies.
• Report and escalate programme issues, delays and risks to the IED and Digester & Biogas Steerco.
• Provide input and detail into routine and regular reports, i.e. Exec and Board papers.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?

• Project Management, or proven track record in delivering business projects.
• Corporate membership of a relevant professional body.
• Continuous Improvement / Lean / Six Sigma qualification or equivalent experience.
• Educated to degree level in Engineering or Science.
• Proven track record of managing programmes from an operational / utilities business
• Leadership of a remote-based team.
• Relevant business or technical experience.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and effectively communicate written data and information to drive performance.
• Tenacity and the ability to positively influence and work collaboratively with all levels of an organisation to achieve improved business outcomes.
• Due to the nature of the role a Full UK Driving Licence is required.