OT Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager for Operational Technology (OT) will be accountable for building a dedicated OT Engineering Team to meet the heightened demands of technical projects and programmes throughout AMP8 and beyond. Improving areas of opportunity from the AMP7 model, enhancing efficiency where needed and ensuring more robust digital outcomes that future-proof the business going forward.

The Engineering Manager - OT will build a new team that will focus on delivering practical OT solutions, driving continuous improvement, and strengthening governance and supporting existing and new frameworks across our operational estate.

They will provide strategic and technical leadership for the newly built OT Engineering Team, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This role holds overall accountability for ensuring that all projects delivering OT assets into Thames Water’s operational estate are technically assured and fully compliant with the OT strategy, standards, and requirements. As the key stakeholder for OT-related initiatives, the Engineering Manager - OT drives innovation, delivers integrated OT solutions, and ensures the security and resilience of Thames Water's OT systems. They will collaborate with the OT Engagement and Delivery teams (internal and external) to design and communicate OT solutions, high-level structures, and standards, guiding the development of integrated solutions that meet both current and future business needs.

What you’ll be doing as an OT Engineering Manager

• Lead and manage the OT Solutions, Standards & Governance, and Cyber project teams, creating a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Define team goals and monitor performance against KPIs, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Implement the OT Strategy, ensuring alignment with Thames Digital's strategy and operational objectives.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of OT systems, ensuring alignment with standards, policies and architectural frameworks.
• Lead on conducting periodic inspections and audits of frameworks, ensuring quality, compliance, and safety standards.
• Lead on managing OT document compliance, maintaining and updating approved hardware lists, technical specifications, and frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical and business objectives, providing technical advice and leadership.
• Manage resources to meet OT project demands, ensuring timely delivery of integrated solutions.

Base Location: Reading - Hybrid

Working Pattern or hours: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role

• Experience in OT solutions.
• Strong knowledge of OT methodologies, principles and frameworks.
• Experience in working with 3rd party delivery partners.
• Demonstrable awareness of the uses of OT within the utility industry.
• Proven expertise in assessing and navigating the commercial implications of frameworks and project delivery.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Project management, delivery and control.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance.
• Annual Bonus.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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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 in 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.
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.

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.