Lead Construction Assurance Engineer

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Lead Construction Assurance Engineer based in Reading, responsible for ensuring compliance and performance management in construction projects. The role requires engaging with teams to influence design solutions, coaching engineers, and managing key project milestones. The candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills and extensive construction experience, particularly in water/wastewater industries. This hybrid role includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension scheme (maximum 12%)

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Benefits hub offering discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Experience in construction practices within the water/wastewater industries.
• Understanding of infrastructure project development from design through operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality and environmental requirements in asset design and delivery.
• Work with design teams and contractors to resolve issues promptly.
• Coaching and maximizing team capability to maintain a challenging assurance culture.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder communication skills

Knowledge of construction practices

Education

Chartered Engineer

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Job description

Lead Construction Assurance Engineer, Reading

Client:

Thames Water

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2d9a807cfd0d

Job Views:

2

Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing

As a Lead Construction Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with quality and environmental requirements in asset design and delivery, monitoring delivery performance, and working with contractors to address issues and improve.
• Ensuring compliance with current CDM regulations.
• Engaging with Asset Management and Operations, identifying synergies, and using lessons learned from previous projects to influence effective designs or solutions.
• Working with design teams and contractors to resolve issues promptly to minimise impact on the programme and cost.
• Assisting design teams (contractors and internal) with practical, buildable solutions to meet the project brief.
• Verifying and approving (assurance) of contractor project plans and pre-construction materials, escalating shortfalls promptly.
• liaising with Operations and contractors to approve passing through key milestones, focusing on Start on Site and Construction Complete.
• Monitoring and approving Take Over tests from Construction Complete where required.
• Managing Takeovers comprehensively.
• Coaching and maximizing team capability to maintain a challenging assurance culture and enable engineers to review and advise project PMs effectively.

Hybrid role based in Thames Valley.

On-site presence required 3-4 days a week, Monday to Friday, 36 hours/week.

The candidate must have a valid driving license and access to a car, with a car allowance of £4,500 per year.

What you should bring to the role

• Chartered Engineer or substantial experience in a similar role.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
• Extensive experience in construction practices within the water/wastewater industries.
• Strong problem-solving skills supporting complex solutions.
• Proven track record in Wastewater and Potable Water Infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of infrastructure project development from design through operation.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction practices.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £62,000 to £68,000 per annum.
• Car allowance of £4,500 per year.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (maximum 12%), with 2x employee contribution.
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Benefits hub offering discounts and wellbeing support.

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Created on 14/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom