Programme Technical Manager

Job Title: Programme Technical Manager (Water/Wastewater)
Location: Thames Water Region (Hybrid – 2–3 days office/site)
Salary: Up to £89,000 + £5,800 Car Allowance
Shift Type: Monday – Friday (36 hours)
Benefits: Bonus, Private Healthcare, Enhanced Pension, 26–30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

The Opportunity
We are supporting a major UK infrastructure organisation in appointing two Programme Technical Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale water and wastewater treatment programmes valued between £500m – £1bn.
This is a senior leadership role with real influence—shaping technical strategy, driving performance across multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering critical infrastructure that supports long-term environmental and community resilience.
If you are experienced in complex programme delivery and thrive in a strategic, high-impact environment, this role offers both scale and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams, from junior engineers through to principal level
• Take ownership of technical delivery across major infrastructure programmes from concept through to handover
• Ensure projects are delivered to time, cost, quality, and safety expectations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to manage risk and drive outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, partners, and regulatory bodies
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across programme delivery
• Support strategic planning including business cases and technical project briefs

Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with relevant professional membership
• Strong background in technical leadership within infrastructure, construction, or engineering environments
• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-year programmes
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Experience with risk/value management across the full project lifecycle
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting infrastructure delivery
• Water sector experience advantageous but not essential

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to lead nationally significant infrastructure programmes
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Competitive salary and car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Private medical cover and wellbeing support
• Generous pension scheme
• Long-term career progression within a major capital delivery environment

About Us
This opportunity sits within a forward-thinking infrastructure organisation undergoing a major transformation in how capital programmes are delivered. The focus is on innovation, sustainability, and long-term asset resilience.

Apply Now
If you are interested in leading large-scale engineering programmes with real impact, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.