Location
Beddington, London (Flexible London sites). You will be expected on-site 5 days a week and travel to multiple sites depending on project requirements. 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 £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 CAPEX projects, 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, with others in scoping and tendering phases.

The role involves developing innovative and modern solutions to operational challenges, working closely with operations teams and contractors to scope, define, and cost cost-effective, low-risk solutions. You will oversee strict health and safety policies, undertake monthly audits, and ensure compliance with CDM regulations and industry standards.

You will manage construction phases in line with in-house policies and wider industry standards, collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure timely delivery, maintain compliance with Asset Standards and professional codes of conduct, and handle financial forecasting and reporting on the value of work done (VOWD).

Additional responsibilities include drafting, vetting, and approving pre-construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), construction phase plans (CPP), and overseeing commissioning, training, and handover of completed projects. You will ensure all completion documents such as test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as-constructed drawings are available and handed over to operations teams.

This is a key role contributing to Thames Water’s mission to build a better future for customers, communities, people, and the planet.

Experience
Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management is essential. Proven ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously is required.

About you
- Preferably have a background in Engineering, such as Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders including internal colleagues, site employees, and external contractors.
- Self-motivated, driven, able to work with minimum supervision and use initiative to deliver high-quality work.
- Understanding of Health and Safety standards, particularly construction works and CDM regulations (training will be provided).
- Strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications
Formal qualifications in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related disciplines) are strongly encouraged. Ideally holding at least a BTEC/HND or equivalent relevant experience.
Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment is advantageous.