Infrastructure Engineering Manager

Thames Water • Reading, England • Posted June 18, 2026

About the Role

What you’ll be doing

as an Infrastructure Engineering Manager

In this role, you will shape outcomes that truly matter:

  • Provide technical leadership across major water or wastewater treatment programmes, from early concept through delivery and handover to Operations.

  • Lead, mentor and inspire a multi‑disciplinary engineering function, from Apprentices to Principal Engineers, fostering a culture centred on safety, inclusion, wellbeing and professional development.

  • Set and embed the technical strategy, standards and governance required to assure quality, safety and regulatory compliance across complex programmes.

  • Work collaboratively with internal teams, delivery partners, consultants and contractors to proactively manage risk and drive successful outcomes.

  • Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, regulators and stakeholders, confidently influencing decisions on risk, value and technical di...