Electrical Project Engineer

Company: Thames Water Utilities Limited
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Location: Guildford
Job Description:

Job Overview

Job title Electrical Project Engineer Ref 40997 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Guildford – GU1 1RU Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 hours per week Salary Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance Job grade B Closing date 01/05/2026

What you will be doing as an Electrical Project Engineer

  • Manage and deliver a portfolio of Electrical projects valued between £100,000 and £1 million.
  • Run multiple live projects at once, while preparing future schemes through scoping and tendering.
  • Drive innovative engineering solutions that boost site efficiency and deliver value for money.
  • Collaborate with operations teams and contractors to develop low‑risk, cost‑effective scopes.
  • Lead with a zero‑compromise approach to health and safety, carrying out monthly audits.
  • Oversee construction activities in line with company procedures, industry standards and CDM regulations.
  • Work closely with delivery partners and contractors to ensure on‑time delivery of all projects.
  • Ensure compliance with Asset Standards and British & International Standards.
  • Provide financial forecasting and VOWD reporting across your portfolio.
  • Prepare, review and approve project documentation, including PCI, programmes, RAMS and CPPs.
  • Manage commissioning, training and handover, ensuring operations teams receive fully completed and compliant project packages.

What you should bring to the role

  • Background in Electrical Engineering within construction or project management roles.
  • Formal qualifications, ideally BTEC/HND or above, or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater Treatment. (desirable but not essential).
  • Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and contractors.
  • A solid understanding of Health & Safety, particularly around construction and CDM (training provided where needed).

What’s in it for you?

  • Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance.
  • 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
  • Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
  • Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
  • Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

Location

Guildford (with travel to multiple sites), up to 5 days a week

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

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Posted: April 27th, 2026