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Beckton, London

Construction Assurance Engineer

Thames Water
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
£41,000/Year
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Description

Location
Beckton, London (Hybrid role - on site 3-4 days a week)

Hours
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
£41,000 to £60,000 per annum

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to significantly impact the development and modernisation of our Wastewater Non-Infrastructure (WWNI). As a Construction Assurance Engineer, you will ensure the quality and compliance of wastewater (Non-infra) construction through regular site inspections, design and delivery review support, risk and issue identification, and collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders. You will focus on the construction phase of wastewater (Non-infra) projects, assessing and reporting project progress, rectifying issues, assisting project managers, and leading escalation processes when necessary. Ensuring all non-conformance is identified and corrected will be a key responsibility.

You will review documentation such as RAMS and CPP, oversee all construction activities from conception to completion, and monitor compliance with asset standards, safety, environmental, quality standards, and wider regulations. Post-takeover responsibilities include managing snags, documentation, liaising on defects, and overseeing performance testing. You will actively contribute to project teams, ensure proper handover documentation, and carry out regular health and safety audits to ensure relevant issues are addressed.

This role requires you to be on site 3-4 days a week at Beckton Sewage Treatment Works. A valid driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Requirements

Experience
- Background in project delivery and integration within the construction sector.
- Knowledge of health and safety on construction sites.
- Wastewater experience is advantageous but not essential.
- Understanding of design, construction, and operations within industries such as the theatre sector is beneficial.

About you
- Confident communicator able to engage with stakeholders at various levels.
- Proactive and able to lead escalation processes when necessary.
- Reliable and able to commit to hybrid working with regular site presence.
- Must hold a valid driving licence with a clean record and have access to a car.

Qualifications
- HNC or above in an appropriate engineering subject or equivalent experience in a similar role.
- SMSTS qualification can be offered as part of the role if not currently held.

Expiry date: 18/12/2025
Construction Assurance Engineer
Company:
Thames Water
Salary:
£41,000
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Beckton, London