Electrical Project Engineer

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in Reading is seeking an Engineer to oversee Capital projects and ensure compliance with standards. You will coordinate project briefs, assess risks, and conduct technical audits. The ideal candidate will have an Engineering degree or equivalent and knowledge of Health and Safety practices. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £55,000 per annum, along with flexible working arrangements and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Leave: 26 days holiday, increasing to 30

Contributory pension scheme

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Hold relevant Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Understanding of project delivery in process industries.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Project Briefs from Asset Management needs.
• Understand project risks and coordinate mitigation.
• Carry out Technical Assurance checks and audits.

Skills

Project delivery understanding in process industries

Health and Safety knowledge in Construction

Technical project solutions development

Education

ICA, Electrical, Mechanical, Process or Civil Engineering Degree

Equivalent Engineering HNC

Tools

Company IT systems proficiency

Office software proficiency

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will ensure that the contractors and consultants delivering Capital projects for Thames Water comply with our requirements, standards, and expectations for design, delivery, and Health and safety. Working under the direction of a Principal Engineer, the role is part of the intelligent client Thames Water needs to be able to achieve its capital investment ambitions now and in the future.

What you’ll be doing as an Engineer

• Coordinate the development of Project Briefs from the needs defined by Asset Management.
• Understand project risks and coordinate mitigation activities. Collection of documents and information informing contractor pricing and risk provision.
• Prepare and support technical reviews through the Definition, De-Risking, and Detail Design phases of projects.
• Carry out Technical Assurance checks and audits of Contractor activities and outputs through the Detail Design and Construction phases of projects.

What you should bring to the role of an Engineer

• Hold an ICA, Electrical, Mechanical, Process or Civil Engineering Degree, or an equivalent Engineering HNC.
• Understanding of project delivery in process industries.
• Understanding of Health and Safety in the Construction Industry.
• Background in developing technical project solutions or Briefs in a specific discipline.
• Fully proficient at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software.

Hybrid - Clearwater Court Reading

36 hours Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £40,000 to £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave: 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.
• Once a year, Personal Medical Assessments.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

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 commitment

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.