Thames Water Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Thames Water.
Thames Water
Project Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
HR at Thames asks line managers to interview candidates from various industries. The hiring manager called me beforehand, stating I wasn't their typical candidate but was recommended by HR. I've heard this from others too. The experience was negative because HR's focus on industry and personal diversity clashed with the managers' preferences. Also, calling a candidate's personal number without prior notice to ask many questions is not ideal.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are your thoughts on classic project manager interview questions?
- Can you answer a health and safety question that requires utilities industry knowledge?
Thames Water
Project Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
A hiring manager called me unexpectedly before the interview, stating I wasn't their usual hire but they'd interview me due to HR's recommendation. They questioned if I understood the role's demands and my salary expectations. I tried to answer professionally. This seemed consistent with other feedback about Thames's HR and hiring managers not aligning on 'diversity.' I proceeded with the interview for the experience, anticipating no positive outcome after that call. The Teams interview involved two interviewers who mentioned they had a strict 'script' they had to follow. They asked typical questions about project management competence and experience. Both interviewers were men with engineering backgrounds and long tenure at Thames.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Walk us through your career history.
- Share an instance of stakeholder management.
- How did you handle health and safety on a project?
Thames Water
Senior Project Manager
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a 2 stage interview process. The first stage was a 30-minute intro to go over my CV and ask some competency questions. The second interview involved a presentation on a scenario I was given, followed by more competency questions in a relaxed, conversational interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain what you understand about agile methodologies?
Thames Water Project Manager Interview Questions
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“Can you answer a health and safety question that requires utilities industry knowledge?”
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Read report →“What are your thoughts on classic project manager interview questions?”
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