Project Engineer Level 4

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Overview

Kick‑start your future supporting the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll help deliver a portfolio of small to medium capital projects and learn how engineering solutions keep our services running for millions of customers.

What you’ll do as a Project Engineer Level 4

  • Support delivery of mechanical, electrical, civil, control, and instrumentation projects up to £5m.
  • Work with operations and contractors to scope, specify, and cost value‑for‑money solutions.
  • Promote a zero‑compromise approach to health & safety and ensure CDM compliance.
  • Collaborate with delivery partners to keep projects on time and reduce business risk.
  • Draft and review RAMS, project plans, CPPs, and commissioning documents.
  • Oversee commissioning and handover to operational teams.
  • Ensure training, test certificates, and as‑built drawings are completed and provided.

Location and employment details

Location: Bracknell RG42 5AS

Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off‑the‑job training day; working hours predominantly 7.30am‑3.30pm.

Start date: September 2026

Type: Permanent contract with a 42‑month structured programme.

Training and qualification

You’ll study with University of Built Environment, one of the UK’s leading training providers. Your training includes virtual sessions each week, as well as live seminars and recordings; tasks and learning resources are set on the VLE.

Qualification: Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Standard – Certificate of Higher Education Construction & Built Environment.

What you should bring to the role

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 9 – 4 / A – C)
  • 64 UCAS points from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications
  • A full UK Driving licence as you will be required to travel across Thames Water sites. If using your own vehicle, you'll need to have business use on insurance policy.
  • Passionate about learning and aligned with Thames Water’s goals for the future

What’s in it for you?

  • Starting salary of £22,500 per annum
  • Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
  • Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
  • Generous Pension Scheme through AON
  • Access to a range of benefits to support you and your family’s health and wellbeing, including annual health MOTs, access to physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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Company: Thames Water
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Location: Bracknell
Job Description:

Overview

Kick‑start your future supporting the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll help deliver a portfolio of small to medium capital projects and learn how engineering solutions keep our services running for millions of customers.

What you’ll do as a Project Engineer Level 4

  • Support delivery of mechanical, electrical, civil, control, and instrumentation projects up to £5m.
  • Work with operations and contractors to scope, specify, and cost value‑for‑money solutions.
  • Promote a zero‑compromise approach to health & safety and ensure CDM compliance.
  • Collaborate with delivery partners to keep projects on time and reduce business risk.
  • Draft and review RAMS, project plans, CPPs, and commissioning documents.
  • Oversee commissioning and handover to operational teams.
  • Ensure training, test certificates, and as‑built drawings are completed and provided.

Location and employment details

Location: Bracknell RG42 5AS

Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off‑the‑job training day; working hours predominantly 7.30am‑3.30pm.

Start date: September 2026

Type: Permanent contract with a 42‑month structured programme.

Training and qualification

You’ll study with University of Built Environment, one of the UK’s leading training providers. Your training includes virtual sessions each week, as well as live seminars and recordings; tasks and learning resources are set on the VLE.

Qualification: Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Standard – Certificate of Higher Education Construction & Built Environment.

What you should bring to the role

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 9 – 4 / A – C)
  • 64 UCAS points from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications
  • A full UK Driving licence as you will be required to travel across Thames Water sites. If using your own vehicle, you’ll need to have business use on insurance policy.
  • Passionate about learning and aligned with Thames Water’s goals for the future

What’s in it for you?

  • Starting salary of £22,500 per annum
  • Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
  • Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
  • Generous Pension Scheme through AON
  • Access to a range of benefits to support you and your family’s health and wellbeing, including annual health MOTs, access to physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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Posted: May 7th, 2026