Project Engineer

This exciting role allows a project engineer to work as part of the Developer Services team, playing a pivotal role in high profile projects. You will be working with a technical and knowledgeable team, ensuring efficient delivery across a high-profile area of the business.

You will play a key role in the delivery of the design programmes and will maintain a culture of accountability, achievement and development as par of a high performing team.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Engineer
As a Project Engineer, you will work in multi-disciplinary teams across a portfolio of projects, through the entire project life cycle from initial study through to delivery and final account. Within this role, you will aim to achieve the most effective business solution for Thames Water.

liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

• An understanding of TWUL regulatory obligations.
• Provide technical support, guidance, assurance and technical management of internal stakeholders and the Design Teams.
• Understand the technical assurance processes for design of projects.
• Provide technical support and be a representative of company on engagements with all external stakeholders.
• Ensure that the internal design team are following the necessary design assurance process and liaising in a timely manner with all appropriate internal stakeholders.

Base location: Hybrid Reading CWC
Working pattern or hours: 36 hours, Mon- Fri

What you should bring to the role
To be successful for this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Educated to degree level with preferably a numeracy, design or technology based course.
• An understanding of asset standards and regulations in respect to managing the expectations of all key external stakeholders.
• Ability to build positive relationships quickly and proven stakeholder engagement.
• PC literate skills e.g., MS Office as well as having strong literacy and analytical skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £42,000 to £48,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) 
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.