Engineering Project Manager in Rickmansworth

Energy Jobline ZR; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Rickmansworth, UK, seeks a Project Engineer to manage CAPEX projects ranging from £100K to £1M. This role requires a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, and includes responsibilities from initial scoping to project handover. You will work with multiple stakeholders and need a valid driving license. The position offers up to £64,500 annually including car allowance and generous benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday increasing to 30

Contributory pension plan

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Preferably have a background in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, with particular reference to construction works.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects end-to-end across operational sites.
• Deliver a portfolio of projects valued between one hundred thousand and £1 million.
• Oversee health and safety policy compliance on projects.

Skills

Engineering background

Coordination with stakeholders

Health and Safety understanding

Self-motivated and driven

Construction or Engineering Project Management experience

Education

BTEC/HND in relevant discipline

Job description

Job Description

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 one hundred thousand and £1 million per project.
• Individually responsible for multiple live projects at any time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
• We are developing innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making our sites more efficient and delivering value for money for our customers.
• Working with our operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are both cost‑effective and have minimal risk.
• Overseeing 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 our in‑house policies & procedures, with associated wider industry standards. Fully compliant with CDM regulations and how to apply them.
• Working collaboratively with delivery partners and contractors to ensure that schemes are delivered on time.
• Maintaining compliance with our Asset Standards, associated British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Financial forecasting of all live projects and reporting on the value of work done. (VOWD).
• Drafting, vetting and approving pre‑construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans. (CPP)
• Overseeing the commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to the operations teams.
• Ensuring that 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 – Your base location will be the Maple Lodge site, as you will look to cover the West London sites.

This role will require you to travel to multiple sites depending on the project that you are working on. 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.

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

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.
• Have knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• This includes internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
• Additionally, you will have the 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, including 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 the 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We are 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

We are committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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.

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