Construction Assurance Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Assurance Engineer to enhance Clean Water Infrastructure in the Thames Valley. This exciting role involves supporting project delivery, conducting health and safety audits, and ensuring compliance with specifications. You will work closely with stakeholders and project teams, making a significant impact on essential services. With a competitive salary and a supportive environment, this opportunity allows you to grow your career while contributing to sustainable water management. Join a dedicated team committed to protecting the planet and delivering vital services for future generations.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days holiday

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Background in construction or engineering with project management experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery reviews, identifying risks and issues.
• Conduct health and safety audits and manage project documentation.

Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Communication

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

Job title Construction Assurance Engineer Ref 40746 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 09/05/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for you to significantly impact the development and modernisation of our Clean Water Infrastructure 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 delivery of essential services into the future 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

• Supporting essential design and delivery reviews, identifying risks and issues, and working with stakeholders to resolve them.
• Conduct health and safety audits to identify and address relevant issues.
• We focus on the construction phase of wastewater projects, assessing and reporting project progress, rectifying issues, and leading the escalation process as necessary. Also, ensure that all non-conformances are identified and corrected.
• Managing, identifying, and resolving snags and liaising with Operators and contractors after the takeover to handle defects, the aftercare process, and performance testing.
• Monitored, agreed on, and approved Takeover tests with the project team.
• Ensure that the required project documentation meets our specifications and that the information for taking over is approved.
• Working as an active member of one or more project teams with one or more of our contractors.

Hybrid – Thames Valley Based.

As part of this role, you are required to be on site 3-4 days a week, 36 hours a week, Monday through Friday.

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

What you should bring to the role

• 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 stakeholders at various levels.

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 per annum.
• 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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

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

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.