Location
Hybrid - Coppermills (WTW), with travel to multiple operational sites and estate locations. You will be expected on-site 5 days a week. A full driving licence, access to a vehicle, and insurance to cover 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. Performance-related pay linked to company targets.

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 each. 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 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, Asset Standards, British and 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, method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP). You will oversee construction in line with in-house policies and wider industry standards, and manage 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 provided.

This is a key role contributing to making Thames Water’s sites more efficient and delivering value for money for customers.

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 provided).

About you
- Self-motivated, driven, and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Strong initiative and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with delivery partners and contractors.
- Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.

Qualifications
- Preferably a background in Engineering such as Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- Formal qualifications such as BTEC/HND or relevant experience in a related discipline are strongly encouraged.
- Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater Treatment is advantageous.