Project Engineer

Who are we?

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.

At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.

What you’ll be doing

As a Project Engineer, you will manage the end to end delivery of small to medium sized engineering projects. This will include initial scoping of the need, competitively tendering the work, contractor procurement, site set up and inductions, and health and safety inspections, through to commissioning, training and handover to the operations teams. You will have advice and support from our subject matter experts, experienced colleagues, and health and safety advisors in the delivery of your projects.

• £40,205 to £54,395 depending on skills and experience
• 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• £4,500 car allowance & paid company mileage
• You will be based at Cricklewood with some home working, but must be willing to travel within a 60 mile radius to sites within the Thames Water region

What you should bring to the role

• A full UK driving Licence and have your own transport
• A formal qualification in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering
• An awareness of CDM 2015 or hold a NEBOSH, IOSH or SMSTS qualification
• Previous project management experience and use of project management tools
• A good understanding of engineering concepts and project delivery techniques
• Commercially minded and have confidence procuring qualified contractors
• Able to work unsupervised, be self-motivated and driven, and use your own initiative

What’s in it for you?

A perfect job for an experienced engineer who wants to join a highly collaborative nd supportive team and deliver modern and innovative solutions across several operational sites. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference by improving pumping and treatment process performance and efficiency, making life easier for our operations colleagues and delivering value for money for our customers.

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.

We’re also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

We deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll 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. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.