Location
Reading, Clearwater Court

Hours
Full Time - 1 year placement, starting September 2026 until August 2027

Salary
£23,000 per annum

About the Role
Are you interested in how engineering projects are planned, delivered, and managed from start to finish? At Thames Water, our one year Engineering Project Manager Industrial Placement offers you the opportunity to support the delivery of engineering projects that help maintain and improve water and wastewater services. During your placement year, you will work alongside Project Managers, planners, and commercial teams to support project delivery. You will gain exposure to project planning, coordination, and management activities, participate in the delivery of engineering projects from concept to completion, and visit sites to see projects in action and understand real-world engineering challenges. This placement will help you develop practical skills in a real-world project environment while supporting the team with tasks that contribute to the successful delivery of projects.

Benefits
24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Access to a wide range of benefits to support your health, wellbeing, and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Experience
Working towards an engineering or project management related degree.

About you
Enthusiastic and curious individuals who enjoy working with others and learning new skills. You should be someone who likes sharing ideas, asking questions, and contributing as part of a supportive and diverse team.

Qualifications
Currently studying towards a relevant degree in engineering or project management.