Overview
This role seeks a self‑motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end‑to‑end across Thames Water operational sites and estate.
The internal job title for this role is Project Engineer within the Capital Maintenance Project Team.
Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with typical values between £100 k and £1 million per project.
- Individually responsible for multiple live projects, with additional projects in scoping and tendering phase.
- Develop innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, improving site efficiency and delivering value for money.
- Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are both cost‑effective and low risk.
- Oversee the project health and safety policy, including monthly audits.
- Ensure construction compliance with in‑house policies, industry standards, CDM regulations and applicable standards.
- Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to deliver schemes on time.
- Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, British and International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
- Forecast finances and report on Value of Work Done (VOWD).
- Drafter, vet and approve pre‑construction information, project programmes, 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 handed over, including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as‑constructed drawings.
Location and Travel
Your base location can be either Chertsey (KT160AR) or Basingstoke (RG248LL) and you will cover the surrounding areas. You will be expected on‑site five days a week and will travel to multiple sites depending on the project. A full driving licence, access to your vehicle and insurance are required; a car allowance is paid monthly.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Preferably a background in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- Formal qualifications such as a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline are strongly encouraged; relevant experience is acceptable.
- Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
- Self‑motivated, able to work with minimum supervision and use initiative to deliver high‑quality work.
- Understanding of health and safety standards, particularly CDM; additional training will be provided.
- Experience in construction or engineering project management.
Benefits
- Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance.
- Performance‑related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.
- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays.
- Contributory pension defined contribution – maximum of 12% – 2× employee contribution.
- Personal medical assessments open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme, including a benefits hub with offers and information to support well‑being.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we will support you.
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 soon to avoid disappointment.
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