Construction Assurance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water and wastewater sector is seeking a Construction Assurance Engineer to enhance the development of Water and Wastewater Treatment Works. The role involves ensuring project delivery, managing construction phases, and liaising with stakeholders. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%)

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Access to benefits and discounts via benefits hub

Qualifications

• HNC or above in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety on construction sites.
• Experience in project delivery and integration.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery reviews, identifying risks and issues.
• Carry out health and safety audits.
• Focus on construction phase, assessing and reporting project progress.

Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Communication

Education

HNC or above in Engineering

Job description

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Construction Assurance Engineer, Sunbury-on-Thames

Location: Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0196a8b3ae05

Job Views: 8

Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for you to significantly impact the development and modernisation of our Water and Wastewater 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 our Treatment Plants.

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 and Integration Engineer

• Supporting essential design and delivery reviews, identifying risks and issues, and working with stakeholders to resolve them.
• Carrying out health and safety audits to ensure relevant issues are corrected.
• Focusing on the construction phase of wastewater projects, assessing and reporting project progress, rectifying issues, and leading escalation processes if necessary. Ensuring all non-conformances are identified and corrected.
• Managing, identifying, and resolving snags, liaising with Operators and contractors after takeover to handle defects, the aftercare process, and performance testing.
• Monitoring, agreeing on, and approving Takeover tests with the project team.
• Ensuring that project documentation meets specifications and that takeover information is approved.
• Working actively as part of one or more project teams with contractors.

We are recruiting for two roles, both based at Hybrid locations – Maple Lodge or Hampton Coal Wharf. The role requires on-site presence 3-4 days a week, 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Candidates must drive and have a car; a car allowance of £4,500 per annum is provided.

What you should bring to the role

• An HNC or above in an engineering subject or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety on construction sites; SMSTS qualification can be provided if not already held.
• Understanding of design, construction, and operations in the wastewater sector.
• Experience in project delivery and integration within construction.
• Confidence in communicating with stakeholders at various levels.

What’s in it for you?

This is a great opportunity for experienced construction and project management professionals to work with Thames Water project teams, building your career in Project Delivery to help provide life's essential services.

• Salary from £40,000 to £60,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Car allowance of £4,500 per year.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Access to benefits and discounts via our benefits hub.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future by helping our communities, people, and the planet thrive. Join us to make a difference and progress your career.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding workplace where every day presents new opportunities. We support flexible working, career growth, and excellent benefits. Join us to help protect water resources for future generations.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing support throughout the recruitment process. We also offer opportunities to support our customers directly, including training for frontline ambassador roles.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the vacancy may close early. We encourage prompt applications.