Engineering Project Manager

idibu; Esher; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company is seeking a Project Engineer to manage and deliver engineering projects across operational sites. This role involves overseeing multiple projects, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should ideally have a background in engineering, a relevant qualification, and experience in project management. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £64,500 per annum including a car allowance, with benefits such as 26 days of holiday and contributory pension.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Preferably hold a background in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, particularly related to construction works.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver Mechanical, Electrical, and ICA projects valued between £100,000 and £1 million.
• Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Undergo monthly audits for health and safety compliance.

Skills

Engineering background

Knowledge of Clean Water Processing

Ability to coordinate with stakeholders

Self-motivated

Understanding of Health and Safety standards

Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management

Education

BTEC/HND in Engineering or relevant experience

Job description

Overview

This role seeks a self-motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end-to-end across Thames Water’s operational sites and estate. We expect you to manage all aspects of each CAPEX project, including initial scoping of the need, competitively tendering the work, contractor procurement, site set up and inductions: health and safety inspections, commissioning, training and handover to the operations teams. Please note that the internal job title for this role is ‘Project Engineer’ within the Capital Maintenance Project Team.

What you will be doing as an Engineering Project Manager

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between £100,000 and £1 million per project.
• Individually responsible for multiple live projects at any time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
• Develop innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making our sites more efficient and delivering value for money for our customers.
• Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are both cost-effective and have minimal risk.
• Oversee our zero-compromise health and safety policy for everyone working on your project. Undertake monthly audits.
• Oversee the construction of each project in line with in-house policies and procedures, with associated wider industry standards. Fully compliant with CDM regulations and how to apply them.
• Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure schemes are delivered on time.
• Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, associated British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Forecast and report on the value of work for all live projects (VOWD).
• Draft, vet and approve pre-construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
• Oversee the commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to the operations teams.
• Ensure completion documents are available and handed over, including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as-constructed drawings.

For this role, you will receive a car allowance, so a driving licence is required.

Location and Working hours

Location – Your base location will be Esher, Surrey.

Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

This role will require travel to multiple sites depending on the project. You will be required to have a full driving licence, access to your vehicle and insurance to cover work travel. You will receive a car allowance, which is paid monthly.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Preferably have a background in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged. Ideally, holding at least a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously, including internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, be self-motivated and driven, and use your initiative to deliver high-quality work.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, with particular reference to construction works, CDM. However, additional training will be provided.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £64,500 per annum, including car allowance, depending on experience and skills.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with 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 well-being.

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.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer

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.