Construction Assurance Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Construction Assurance Engineer to enhance the development and modernization of Sewage Treatment Works. This pivotal role involves ensuring essential services delivery while safeguarding the environment. You will support design reviews, conduct health and safety audits, and manage construction phases of wastewater projects. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a car allowance and generous holiday, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Join a company that values diversity and offers career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance of £4,500 a year

26 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• HNC or above in an appropriate engineering subject required.
• Knowledge of health and safety on construction sites is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Stakeholder Communication

Project Delivery

Construction Operations Understanding

Education

HNC or above in Engineering

Job description

Job title: Construction Assurance Engineer Ref 40217

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Location: Hybrid - Maple Lodge (STW) - WD3 9SQ

Contract type: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Salary: Competitive salary from £40,000 to £60,000 per annum.

Job grade: B

Closing date: 27/03/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for you to significantly impact the development and modernization of our Sewage Treatment Works in London 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 while safeguarding our environment within the Sewage Treatment Plants.

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.
• Carry out health and safety audits to ensure relevant issues are corrected.
• Focusing on the construction phase of wastewater projects, assessing and reporting project progress, acting to rectify issues, and taking the lead on the escalation process if necessary. Also, ensuring all non-conformance is 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.

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

The successful candidate must drive and have a car - this role comes with a car allowance of £4,500 a 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 wastewater sector.
• Have a background in project delivery and integration within the construction sector.
• Be confident in communicating with various levels of stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £40,000 to £60,000 per annum.
• Car allowance of £4,500 a year.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.