Senior Electrical Engineer - Reading, Berkshire

Senior Electrical Engineer - Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DB

Contract: PermanentSalary: Competitive salary from 55,000 to 65,000 per annum.Senior Electrical Engineer Wastewater NonInfrastructure Projects
Make a real impact on the future of wastewater treatment and the communities we serve.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer within the Thames Valley Delivery Office, youll play a key role in transforming and modernising our wastewater treatment plants. From early technical reviews and design discussions through to project delivery, youll help shape solutions that are safe, sustainable and built to last.

Youll work closely with project teams, contractors and partners to ensure designs meet the highest engineering standards while supporting innovation, environmental improvement, and the longterm resilience of our assets. This is a role with real purpose helping protect the environment, reduce storm spills, and futureproof our sites for generations to come.

What youll be working on
Youll contribute to a wide range of projects, including:

• Upgrading treatment works to support local population growth
• Improving effluent discharges to meet regulatory standards
• Enhancing environmental protection
• Ensuring operational sites remain safe, efficient and reliable

What youll be doing

• Overseeing electrical design development for multiple wastewater treatment projects, from concept and feasibility through to contract award.
• Shaping clear and robust contractual project briefs from an electrical engineering perspective.
• Identifying and assessing project risks and opportunities to support accurate scope definition and contractor pricing.
• Reviewing preconstruction surveys, drawings and design proposals from contractors.
• Providing assurance on detailed design and supporting design changes during construction.
• Supporting commissioning and handover activities, ensuring assets are delivered safely and effectively.
• Carrying out design reviews that prioritise safe, sustainable and operationally sound solutions.
• Acting as the key contact for CDM Designer or Principal Designer responsibilities and ensuring client obligations are met.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Technical Asset Standards.
• Promoting a zerocompromise approach to health & safety across all project activities.

Were looking for you to bring

• Proven experience working with LV, MV and HV systems in utilities (water, power, energy).
• Strong understanding of developing technical project solutions and contractual briefs within an electrical engineering context.
• An Electrical Engineering HNC/HND, degree or Masters degree.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership (other professional qualifications also considered).
• Experience in wastewater treatment projects, including design or rehabilitation, ideally in both urban and environmentally sensitive areas.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders internal teams, site colleagues and contractors.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
• Understanding of project delivery principles within process industries.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety in construction, including CDM 2015.

Whats in it for you?
Youll 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. Youll 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.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If youre passionate about engineering, ready to make a difference and looking for a role with purpose, wed love to hear from you.

• Competitive salary from 55,000 to 65,000 per annum.
• 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 familys 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

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)
Who are we?
Were the UKs 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. Its a big job, and weve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

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, youll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If youre looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of peoples lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, well be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Were 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. If you need any adjustments, whether thats extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. Were here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, youll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. Its also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

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.