Location
Hybrid - Clearwater Court, Reading

Hours
36 Hours, Monday to Friday

Salary
Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience

About the Role
At Thames Water, we make a daily difference to the lives of 16 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000km of pipes - keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. We deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Energy Efficiency Programme Lead to power positive change across our water operations and lead the delivery of our AMP8 water energy efficiency investment programme.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver a programme that drives significant financial savings while contributing directly to our operational greenhouse gas reduction commitments.

Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing, planning and overseeing the delivery of a portfolio of energy efficiency projects across water production and distribution.
- Working collaboratively with Operations, CMP, Commercial teams and specialist contractors to design and operate an effective project delivery process.
- Securing the release of project funding and ensuring robust financial control.
- Chairing a monthly working group of project leads, subject matter experts and stakeholders to maintain momentum and alignment.
- Providing clear and regular reporting on progress, benefits, risks and issues.
- Ensuring risks and issues are proactively identified and robustly managed.
- Supporting and constructively challenging colleagues to maximise performance and ensure improved delivery.
- Maintaining a central view of energy performance across major sites and assets, identifying trends and opportunities for further improvement.

Day to day, you’ll be meeting with operational teams and contractors, resolving delivery challenges, reviewing performance data and keeping senior stakeholders informed - particularly within Water Production.

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, committed to building a better future for customers, communities, people, and the planet. We offer meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. Join us to make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations.

We are dedicated to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work and welcome applications from everyone. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we are here to support you.

Due to the high volume of applications, the advert may close earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Experience
- Proven project management experience.
- Knowledge of water treatment and distribution processes.
- Experience and understanding of operational energy management (desirable).
- Programme management experience (desirable).

About you
- Strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Ability to collaborate, influence and work with others to get things done.
- Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Engaging and confident presentation skills (desirable).
- Well organised, data-driven and comfortable taking ownership of a high-profile investment programme.
- Motivated by delivering meaningful environmental and efficiency outcomes.

Qualifications
- A degree in Engineering, Science or a closely related discipline.