Engineering Project Manager

Thames Water; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to manage engineering projects across operational sites. The role involves overseeing all aspects of CAPEX projects, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering and experience in project management. Competitive salary up to £64,500 with additional benefits including vacation and pension.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment is desirable.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, with reference to construction works.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects.
• Oversee the construction of each project in line with in-house policies & procedures.
• Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure schemes are delivered on time.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

BTEC/HND in relevant field

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. 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 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 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 & procedures and 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, related British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Forecast finances for all live projects and report on the value of work done (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.

Location and travel

Location – Your base location will be Mogden STW, Twickenham. This role requires travel to multiple sites depending on the project. A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and insurance to cover work travel are required. A car allowance is provided.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

• Preferably a background in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil).
• Formal qualifications in these sectors are strongly encouraged (e.g., BTEC/HND or relevant experience).
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment is desirable.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously, including internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, be self-motivated, driven, and use initiative to deliver high-quality work.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, with reference to construction works, including CDM. 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 12% with 2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – once a year. A wider benefits scheme with a benefits hub 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 daily. We’re committed to building a better future for customers, communities, people and the planet.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, offering fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.