Programme Manager - Drive Water Treatment Excellence in the Thames Water Region

Blueprint Recruitment is pleased to partner with a leading water contracting organisation delivering on Thames Water programmes. We're seeking a dynamic Programme Manager to lead multiple, technically complex water treatment projects on a permanent staff, hybrid-working basis (2-3 days/week in the Thames region).

You'll oversee the full lifecycle of multi-project programmes - including planning, delivery, stakeholder management, risk control, and commercial governance - while guiding delivery teams and strengthening client relationships to ensure exceptional standards, safety and environmental compliance throughout.

-Competitive salary ranging from £90,000-£95,000 (depending on experience).

-Flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

-Responsible for the overall performance of multiple projects.

-Oversee budgets, schedules, risks, and resource allocation across multiple projects.

-Responsible for maintaining client relationships and resolving client issues.

-Support, advise, and guide construction and delivery leads on all aspects of the contract and lend assistance with solving problems as required.

-Ensuring an adequate technical, safety and environmental review is carried out for each project.

-Drive cross-functional collaboration and support business development activities.

What we are looking for:

-Proven experience in project or senior project management within a variety of project sizes.

-Technical background in water treatment.

-Degree or related qualification in a construction related discipline.

-Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team coordination skills.

-Solid knowledge of commercial and contract frameworks.

-Relevant qualifications (e.g., APMP) are essential