Corporate Facilities Project Engineer

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Thames Water as a Corporate Facilities Project Engineer and manage significant projects across various sites. This hybrid role offers a blend of office and field work, focusing on the management and delivery of project scopes, compliance, and contractor performance. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference in a leading water utility company.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Contributory pension plan

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Strong construction or facilities management experience required.
• Experience in scoping projects from conception to procurement mandatory.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects ranging from £30,000 to £2 million.
• Ensure CDM compliance, acting as Client and managing Principal Designer.
• Forecast and report spend accurately to Delivery Managers.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Financial Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Organizational Skills

Education

HND/HNC/BEng/NVQ Level 4 in construction management

Job description

Job title Corporate Facilities Project Engineer Ref 40993 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Reading (STW) - RG2 0RP Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 hours per week Salary Offering up to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills. Plus, associated car allowance of £4,500 per annum. Job grade B Closing date 25/07/2025

As a Corporate Facilities Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of projects on Thames Water buildings. This includes infrastructure/refurbishment, hard and soft facilities (Corporate), structural projects (Lifecycle) and the delivery of facilities for staff (Welfare), on our huge range of buildings, which include Listed buildings and those of operational importance.

What you’ll be doing as a Corporate Facilities Project Engineer

You manage a portfolio of projects ranging from approximately £30,000 to £2million, from scoping the projects from scratch to completion, including reporting throughout and managing the handover. This is a perfect job if you are looking for more of a work-life balance. You will join a highly collaborative and supportive team and will be expected to travel across the Thames Valley and/or the London Region. Your main duties and responsibilities will consist of the following:

• Scope projects independently, liaising with Operational Specialists (our internal clients) to ensure the scope is fully evolved
• Invite Framework Contractors to tender, managing the return, review and award of tenders
• Ensuring CDM compliance for all projects, acting as Client and managing Principal Designer and Contractor, ensuring all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with Thames Water and legal guidelines
• Liaise with the Controller of Premises for any Pre-Construction information. Check and appraise Contractors Construction Phase Plan, Health & Safety Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements for safe execution of the works
• Ensure the Contractor and their supply chain are inducted and aware of any relevant Site Hazards or Health & Safety issues that may affect the works being carried out
• Deliver performance in key areas of health and safety, environment and quality, with a detailed and organised administration record
• Liaise regularly with the Controller of Premises and manage any issues with the Contractor's performance, resources and programme or site issues
• Regularly forecasting spend accurately and reporting to Delivery Managers, ensuring escalation of issues where necessary. Understanding and following the company governance procedures in place, and working with others to improve them

Base Location – This is a Hybrid role based in Reading, and you will be required to visit large strategic sites, including Oxford, Reading and Swindon.

What you should bring to the role

• Hold an HND/HNC/BEng/NVQ Level 4 in construction management, mechanical, electrical, civil engineering or equivalent or have a strong construction, mechanical or electrical background
• Have strong construction or facilities management experience
• Have good experience scoping construction projects, from conception to procurement of Contractors
• Have had previous experience managing contractors and auditing their performance, motivating all to achieve high standards of compliance
• Have good project management, communication and financial management skills as well as having sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations
• Possess strong organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality
• Have the ability to develop friendly and professional customer-focused relations with others
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £58,000 depending on experience and skills
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Required to travel to other sites for a minimum of 3 days per week, within approximately a 40-mile radius, with some working from home
• 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.

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 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 . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.