Location
Kingston, Surrey (Base location: Hogsmill STW). This role requires travel to multiple operational sites across Thames Water’s estate. A full driving licence, access to a vehicle, and insurance for work travel are required. A monthly car allowance is provided.

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. The internal job title for this role is ‘Project Engineer’ within the Capital Maintenance Project Team.

You will manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical, and ICA projects, typically valued between £100,000 and £1 million per project. You will be individually responsible for multiple live projects simultaneously, with additional projects in scoping and tendering phases.

Working closely with operations teams and contractors, you will scope, define, and cost solutions that are cost-effective and low risk. You will oversee construction in line with Thames Water’s policies, wider industry standards, and CDM regulations, ensuring zero-compromise health and safety standards through monthly audits.

You will collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure timely delivery, maintain compliance with Asset Standards, British & International Standards, and professional codes of conduct. Responsibilities include financial forecasting and reporting on the value of work done (VOWD), drafting and approving pre-construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).

Additionally, you will oversee commissioning, training, and handover of completed projects to operations teams, ensuring all completion documents such as test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as-constructed drawings are available and handed over.

Thames Water is committed to innovative and modern solutions to operational challenges, improving site efficiency and delivering value for customers.

Experience
- Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders including internal colleagues, site employees, and external contractors.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety standards related to construction works, including CDM regulations (training will be provided).

About you
- Self-motivated, driven, and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Strong initiative to deliver high-quality work.
- Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
- Committed to upholding health and safety policies and professional standards.

Qualifications
- Preferably a background in Engineering such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
- Formal qualifications are strongly encouraged, ideally at least a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
- Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment is desirable.
- Full UK driving licence is required due to travel between sites.