
Location
Kingston, Surrey with your base location at Hogsmill STW. This role requires travel to multiple sites depending on the projects. A full driving licence, access to a vehicle, and insurance for work travel are required. A car allowance is provided and paid monthly.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
Salary
Up to £64,500 per annum, including car allowance, depending on experience and skills.
About the Role
This role seeks a self-motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end-to-end across Thames Water’s operational sites and estate. You will manage all aspects of each CAPEX project, including initial scoping, competitive tendering, contractor procurement, site setup and inductions, health and safety inspections, commissioning, training, and handover to operations teams.
- Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical, and ICA projects, typically valued between £100,000 and £1 million per project.
- Be individually responsible for multiple live projects simultaneously, with additional projects in scoping and tendering phases.
- Develop innovative and modern solutions to operational challenges, improving site efficiency and delivering value for money.
- Collaborate with operations teams and contractors to scope, define, and cost cost-effective, low-risk solutions.
- Oversee zero-compromise health and safety policies, including monthly audits.
- Ensure construction aligns with in-house policies, wider industry standards, and CDM regulations.
- Work collaboratively with delivery partners and contractors to ensure timely project delivery.
- Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, British & International Standards, and professional codes of conduct.
- Perform financial forecasting and reporting on the value of work done (VOWD).
- Draft, vet, and approve pre-construction information, project programs, risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
- Oversee commissioning, training, and handover of completed projects to operations teams.
- Ensure availability and handover of completion documents including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as-constructed drawings.
Experience
- Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.
- Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders including internal colleagues, site employees, and external contractors.
- Understanding of Health and Safety standards related to construction works, including CDM regulations (additional training provided).
About you
- Self-motivated, driven, and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Strong initiative and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and contractors.
Qualifications
- Preferably a background in Engineering such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
- Formal qualifications are strongly encouraged, ideally at least a BTEC/HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or relevant experience.
- A full driving licence is required due to travel between sites.
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