Technical Manager

We are looking for a Technical Manager to join Thames Water permanently.
The Mogden Catchment waste network team are responsible for the repair and maintenance of 13000km of sewer pipe and 200 pumping stations.

The assets we manage also include combined storm overflows, balancing ponds and pipe bridges. More than 2.1 million customers rely on us to provide a continuous waste network service and prevent harm to the environment.

Working alongside the local operational teams across the region, the Technical Manager will be accountable for the development and delivery of planned strategic solutions, which reduce pollution and flooding incidents.

What you will be doing as a Technical Manager

• Use insight, including infiltration investigations, to develop a regional action plan for targeting pollution and flooding hot spots.
• Deliver Minor Capital Works programmes, gathering quotes and presenting the required solution to risk for funding approval.
• Overseeing works being delivered by contractors, issuing permits to work and ensuring good health safety practises.
• Provide technical support to the local teams, facilitating their continued personal development, as well as guidance when dealing with complex issues.
• Use and develop smart waste technology to proactively target operational risks before they become issues.
• Work with the Field Engineer and Logistics team to ensure flow management plans are fit for purpose and understood by the various stakeholders, whilst fostering excellent relationships and working practises amongst the teams and individuals.
• Carry out Health and Safety audits of contractors, sites, and internal teams for compliance with the relevant standards and regulations.
• Reporting and resolving issues identified where appropriate.
• Operating under Thames Water’s Zero Compromise approach to H&S.
• Take part in the regional Out of Hours Co-ordinator rota. (approx. 1 in 6 weeks)

What should you bring to the role?

• Strong technical experience in Waste Networks.
• Skilled in finding cost-conscious solutions to technical network issues.
• NEBOSH / IOSH: Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and application. (desirable)
• Good IT skills. (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to interrogate data via VISTEC and Sales Force. (desirable)
• Experience in engaging and developing a team. (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is required.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus a car allowance on top.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
• Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, 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.

The 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 you.

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.