Project Engineer

Thames Water; Oxford; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of engineering projects across the Thames Valley. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, experience in project management, and a commitment to health and safety. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure project delivery and operational efficiency, in a rewarding role that offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30

Contributory pension – Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution

Access to health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil).
• Experience in Project Management is desirable.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards critical.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders for project scoping and execution.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across all projects.

Skills

Stakeholder Coordination

Self-Motivation

Initiative

Health and Safety Understanding

Education

Formal qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil)

Job description

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• Managing and delivering a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value of £40,000 to £400,000 per project.
• Responsibility for up to 15 live projects at any one time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
• 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. This includes the Controller of Premises for the site you are working at.
• Delivering our zero-compromise health and safety attitude to all contractors working on your project.

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

Location - Working at a location based within the Thames Valley area. This includes Swindon, Didcot, Oxford, Newbury, Reading & Slough.

What you should bring to the role

• Have a background in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged.
• 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.
• Experience in Project Management is desirable.
• Industry experience would be highly advantageous but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £56,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Plus, a Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum.
• 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.
• Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.