Overview
This role seeks a self-motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end-to-end across Thames Water’s operational sites and estate. There will be a requirement to align with TW’s Asset Integrity standards in a reactive operational environment, ensuring the swift return to service (RTS) or Return to Operation (RTO) of failed assets. The objective is to minimise financial impact, operational disruption, process inefficiencies, and reputational risk to TW. This may involve implementing rapid, short-term, or interim solutions ahead of a permanent resolution. Responsibilities will include compiling and reporting key data such as cost of failure, RTO/RTS timelines, and lessons learned to inform future improvements and strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between £15k & £100,000 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 sites more efficient and delivering value for money for customers.
- Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are both cost-effective and have minimal risk.
- Oversee zero-compromise health and safety policy for everyone working on projects; undertake monthly audits.
- Oversee the construction of each project in line with in-house policies & procedures, with associated wider industry standards; fully compliant with CDM regulations.
- Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure schemes are delivered on time.
- Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, associated British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
- Financial forecasting of all live projects and reporting on value of work done (VOWD).
- Draft, vet and approve pre-construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
- Oversee 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
Your base location will be either Latton WTW or Farmoor WTW.
This role will require you to travel to multiple sites, depending on the project that you are working on. You will be required to have a full driving licence, access to your own vehicle and insurance to cover work travel. You will receive a car allowance paid monthly.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week, onsite up to 5 days a week.
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:
- Preferably have a background in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
- Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged. Ideally holding at least a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline, or relevant experience.
- Or have 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, with particular reference to construction works; additional training will be provided.
- Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.
What’s in it for you?
- Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance.
- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with 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 a benefits hub to save money and support wellbeing.
- Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
Please note that the internal job title for this role is ‘Project Engineer’ within the Capital Maintenance Project Team.
Additional information
- Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment).
- 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.
- Learn more about our purpose and values.
- Working at Thames Water – Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work with meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
- If you need adjustments during recruitment, let us know; we’re here to help and support.
- Disclaimer: We may close the advert earlier than the advertised date due to high volume of applications.
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, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Expiry
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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