Step into a role where your engineering expertise shapes the future.
What you’ll be doing as a Senior Project Engineer
- Lead design engineering for Water Network Projects in line with project delivery procedures
- Take a lead role in planning and delivering design activities
- Work collaboratively with the team to meet time and cost targets
- Act as the key contact for the CDM Designer or Principal Designer responsibilities
- Apply strong risk management skills – identifying, mitigating, and controlling risks, and adding value during outline design
- Provide technical assurance during the delivery, commissioning, and handover of assets
- Manage multiple projects and oversee work delivered by external consultants
This is a hybrid role based in Maple Lodge, with 2–3 days a week on site within London and the Thames Valley – 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday.
What you should bring to the role
- Degree‑level education (or equivalent) in Civil or Mechanical engineering discipline, plus professional chartership
- Strong experience in water network design and technical assurance
- A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders
- Experience managing project teams and taking accountability for delivery
- Confidence using company IT systems and Office software
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team at the heart of project delivery — taking schemes from initial design all the way through to construction and commissioning. You’ll work with a wide variety of people across Thames Water and our delivery partners, gaining exposure to complex engineering challenges and opportunities to shape meaningful environmental outcomes.
- Competitive salary from £55,000 to £68,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
- Annual leave – 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well‑being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
- Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
EEO Statement
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.
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.
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