This role seeks a self‑motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end‑to‑end across Thames Water’s operational sites and estate. The internal job title for this role is ‘Project Engineer’ within the Capital Maintenance Project Team.
Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between one hundred thousand and £1 million per project.
- Individually responsible for multiple live projects at any time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
- Develop innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making our sites more efficient and delivering value for money.
- Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are cost‑effective and have minimal risk.
- Oversee our zero‑compromise health and safety policy for everyone working on your project and undertake monthly audits.
- Oversee the construction of each project in line with in‑house policies, procedures and CDM regulations.
- Work collaboratively with delivery partners and contractors to ensure that schemes are delivered on time.
- Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
- Conduct financial forecasting of all live projects and report on the value of work done (VOWD).
- Draft, vet and approve pre‑construction information, project programmes, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
- Oversee the commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to operations teams.
- Ensure completion documents are available and handed over, including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files and as‑constructed drawings.
Location and Travel
Your base location will be Bracknell. This role will require travelling to Basingstoke, Fleet and Farnborough up to 5 days a week and to multiple sites depending on the project. You will need a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and insurance to cover work travel. A car allowance is paid monthly.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
Qualifications
- Preferably have a background in Engineering, such as Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged; ideally holding at least a BTEC/HND or equivalent relevant experience.
- Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously, including internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, be self‑motivated and driven, and use initiative to deliver high‑quality work.
- Understanding of Health and Safety standards, particularly CDM.
- Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.
Benefits
- Offering up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance.
- Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub.
Equal Opportunity
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know, we’re here to help and support.
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