Location
Your base location will be either Hampton, London (TW12ES) or Maple Lodge (WD39SQ). This role requires travel to multiple sites depending on project needs. 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 onsite, up to 5 days per week.

Salary
Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance.

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 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 and others in scoping and tendering phases. The role involves developing innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, working with operations teams and contractors to scope, define, and cost cost-effective, low-risk solutions.

You will oversee a zero-compromise health and safety policy, undertaking monthly audits, and ensuring construction complies with in-house policies, wider industry standards, and CDM regulations. Collaboration with delivery partners and contractors is essential to ensure timely scheme delivery. You will maintain compliance with Asset Standards, British and International Standards, and professional codes of conduct.

Additional 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). You will oversee commissioning, training, and handover of completed projects, 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.

Benefits
26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays). Performance-related pay linked to company targets. Access to a wide range of benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and finances including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, life assurance, and a generous pension scheme through AON.

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We are committed to building a better future for customers, communities, people, and the planet. We offer meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join us to make a daily difference and help protect the world’s water for future generations.

Experience
- Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management is essential.
- Ability to coordinate 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 will be provided.

About you
- Self-motivated, driven, and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Strong initiative to deliver high-quality work.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to health and safety and compliance 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 experience.
- Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater Treatment is advantageous.