Project Engineer Apprentice

-; Witney; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water provider in the UK seeks a Project Engineer to support the delivery of small to medium capital projects. The role involves collaboration with various teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, and overseeing project commissioning. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, along with 64 UCAS points. A driving license and a passion for learning are essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £22,500, 24 days annual leave, and other benefits.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Generous Pension Scheme

Annual health MOTs

Access to physiotherapy and counselling

Cycle to Work schemes

Shopping vouchers

Life assurance

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C) are essential.
• A minimum of 64 UCAS points from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications.
• A driving license with business use car insurance is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of mechanical, electrical, civil, control, and instrumentation projects.
• Collaborate with delivery partners to keep projects on time.
• Draft and review RAMS, project plans, and commissioning documents.

Skills

GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)

Passion for learning

Education

64 UCAS points from acceptable level 3 qualifications

Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Standard

Job description

Start your Project Engineer career with Thames Water

Kick-start your future supporting the UK's largest water and wastewater provider. You'll help deliver a portfolio of small to medium capital projects and learn how engineering solutions keep our services running for millions of customers.

What you'll do:

• Support delivery of mechanical, electrical, civil, control, and instrumentation projects up to £5m.
• Work with operations and contractors to scope, specify, and cost value-for-money solutions.
• Promote a zero-compromise approach to health & safety and ensure CDM compliance.
• Collaborate with delivery partners to keep projects on time and reduce business risk.
• Draft and review RAMS, project plans, CPPs, and commissioning documents.
• Oversee commissioning and handover to operational teams.
• Ensure training, test certificates, and as-built drawings are completed and provided.

Where you will work:

Location: Witney OX28 5JH

Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off‑the‑job training day, working hours vary are predominantly 7.30am-3.30pm

Start date: Sept 2026

Training and qualification:

You’ll study with University of Built Environment, one of the UK's leading training providers. Your training includes v irtual sessions each week, as well aslive seminars and recordings; tasks and learning resources are set on the VLE.

Qualification:

Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Standard- Certificate of Higher Education Construction & Built Environment

Duration:

Permanent contract with a 42-month structured programme

What you should bring to the role:

• Has GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
• 64 UCAS points from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications
• Drive with own vehicle and business use car insurance will be needed
• Is passionate about learning and aligned with Thames Water's goals for the future

What's in it for you?

• Excellent salary: £22,500
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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. 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

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more .

We're 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.