Construction Assurance Engineer

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company is looking for a Construction Assurance Engineer to oversee wastewater construction projects. You will be responsible for ensuring quality compliance, conducting site inspections, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The role requires strong communication skills and a relevant engineering background. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the environment positively while ensuring essential service delivery.

Benefits

Car allowance of £4,500

26 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Performance-related pay plan

Personal Medical Assessments

Qualifications

• Have an HNC or above in an appropriate engineering subject or experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of health and safety on construction sites or an SMSTS qualification.
• Experience in wastewater projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality compliance of wastewater construction projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections and stakeholder collaboration.
• Monitor compliance with asset standards and regulations.

Skills

Communication with stakeholders

Understanding of construction operations

Health and safety knowledge

Project delivery background

Education

HNC or above in an appropriate engineering subject

Job description

Job title Construction Assurance Engineer Ref 43282 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary from £40,000 to £60,000 per annum. Job grade B Closing date 03/12/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for you to significantly impact the development and modernisation of our Wastewater Non-Infrastructure (WWNI) in the Thames Valley and the surrounding areas. As the successful candidate, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to ensure the continued future delivery of essential services while safeguarding our environment within the Water Industry.

Please apply now to join a dedicated team committed to providing vital services and protecting our planet for future generations.

What you’ll be doing as a Construction Assurance Engineer

• Ensure the quality and compliance of our wastewater (Non-infra) construction projects across the Thames Valley.
• Regular site inspections (3-4 days a week), design and delivery review support, risk and issue identification, and collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders.
• We are focused on the construction phase of wastewater (Non-infra) projects, assessing and reporting project progress, acting to rectify issues, assisting the project managers and taking the lead on the escalation process if necessary. Also, ensure all non-conformance is identified and corrected.
• You will be responsible for reviewing documentation (RAMS, CPP etc.), overseeing all construction activities on your projects from conception to completion, whilst monitoring compliance with our asset standards, safety, environmental and quality standards and with wider regulations.
• Post-takeover, you'll manage snags, documentation, liaise on defects, and oversee performance testing.
• Actively contribute to project teams, ensure proper handover documentation.
• Carry out regular health and safety audits to ensure relevant issues are corrected.

Hybrid – Thames Valley Based.

As part of this role, you must be on site 3-4 days a week (across the Thames Valley), 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate must drive and have access to a car - this role comes with a car allowance of £4,500 a year.

What you should bring to the role

The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role is:

• Have an HNC or above in an appropriate engineering subject or background in a similar role.
• Knowledge of health and safety on construction sites or an SMSTS qualification can be offered as part of the role if the holder is not currently holding it.
• Understand design, construction, and operations within industries like the theatre sector.
• Have a background in project delivery and integration within the construction sector.
• Be confident in communicating with various levels of stakeholders.
• Valid driver's licence with a clean record.
• Wastewater experience will be an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established construction and project management professional to work alongside skilled Thames Water project teams. This will enable you to build upon your career into other areas of Project Delivery. We have to be able to deliver life’s essential service.

• Competitive salary from £40,000 to £60,000 per annum.
• Car allowance of £4,500 a year.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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.

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.