We currently have a great opportunity to join our team in the Home Counties Thames Valley Area as an Electrical Engineer to provide important High Voltage (HV) Electrical technical support. Due to the nature of this role, you can be based at a number of our sites depending on your location.
As the successful candidate, your role will be to provide technical support across the water and waste processes, to the operations and maintenance functions on the practical aspects of electrical power distribution and utilisation.
This field‑based role will involve working to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing SAP duties in issuing High Voltage and Low Voltage Permits to Work. Working across the water and waste processes, this role represents a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.
What you’ll be doing as the Electrical Engineer (Senior Authorised Person)
- Working to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties in issuing High Voltage and Low Voltage Permits to Work.
- Engage with contractors and other third parties in providing oversight and technical supervision of onsite activities.
- Coordinate work activities of multiple working parties – Contractors, Thames Water staff and Distribution Network Operators (DNO).
- Review RAMS and act as a technical expert to support the approval of TWOSAs.
- Act as Lead SAP for several operational sites with varying sizes and complexity, comprising a wide range of HV and LV switchgear, equipment, and transformers.
- Coach and mentor the other members of the team and operations staff in preparation for appointment as an Authorised Person.
- Participation in the team on‑call out‑of‑hours rota.
Base Location
Due to the nature of this role, you can be based at a number of our sites depending on your location, including: Basingstoke STW – RG24 8LL, Mogden STW – TW7 7LW, Oxford STW – OX4 4XU.
Working Pattern
36 hours per week, Monday – Friday plus Standby rota. Car allowance, all PPE and tools are provided.
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:
- Experience in the electrical industry, fault finding on high and low voltage equipment, and a clear understanding of HSP 24 Part‑01 (Thames Water electrical safety rules) and BS7671 (18th edition – IEE Wiring Regulations).
- Suitable training, qualification and experience as a Senior Authorised Person and ideally a good understanding of water/wastewater processes and their relationship to electrical power distribution systems.
- Team‑player mindset, good analytical and interpersonal skills, effective communication and willingness to face challenging issues.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues.
- A valid driving licence.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary up to £62,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
- Standby rota payments can increase this earning potential upon completion of essential company training.
- Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
- Contributory pension – defined contribution – maximum of 12% – 2x employee contribution.
- Annual leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
- Generous paternity leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
- Enhanced maternity leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
- Access to a range of benefits to support you and your family’s health and wellbeing, e.g. annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
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.
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work where every day you can make a difference. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll support you every step of the way. We’re committed to being a great, diverse and inclusive place to work and welcome applications from everyone.
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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