Project Engineer Level 4 Apprentice

Start your Project Engineer career with Thames Water. As a Project Engineer Apprentice, you’ll help deliver essential projects for the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, gaining practical experience on real engineering projects while building a long‑term career with us.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of small to medium capital projects from start to finish.
• Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, design and cost‑effective solutions.
• Promote a zero‑compromise approach to health and safety, including CDM compliance.
• Collaborate with delivery partners to keep projects on track and reduce business risk.
• Assist with producing and reviewing key documents such as RAMS, project plans and commissioning information.
• Support commissioning, handover and project close‑out with operational teams.
• Ensure training records, test certificates and as‑built drawings are completed and handed over.

Location & Hours

• Location: Farmoor WTW, Cumnor Road, Farmoor, Oxford, OX2 9NS
• 36 hours per week – four working days plus one off‑the‑job training day.
• Typical working hours: 7.30 am–3.30 pm (may vary).
• Start date: September 2026.

Training and Qualification

• Programme delivered in partnership with the University of the Built Environment.
• Weekly virtual learning sessions, live seminars, recorded content and online resources.
• Qualification: Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Standard (Certificate of Higher Education in Construction & Built Environment).
• Duration: Permanent contract with a 42‑month structured apprenticeship programme.

Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English at grades 9–4 (A*–C).
• 64 UCAS points from any accepted Level 3 qualification(s).
• A full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and business‑use car insurance.
• A genuine interest in engineering and a desire to build a future with Thames Water.
• Curiosity, motivation and a willingness to learn; previous engineering experience is not required.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary of £22,500 per annum. Upon completion, salary will be £38,126 to £47,674 per annum depending on shift pattern.
• Annual leave: 24 days (increasing to 28 with length of service) plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Access to a range of benefits, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

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