Project Engineer Level 4 Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in Barking is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of small to medium capital projects. You will work closely with operations and contractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and project documentation. This role offers training through a top university and a competitive salary of £22,500, along with generous annual leave and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have GCSE Maths and English, and the role includes a permanent contract with a structured development program.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C) required.
• 64 UCAS points from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications is essential.
• Must possess a driver's license and business use car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of mechanical, electrical, civil, control, and instrumentation projects.
• Work with operations to scope, specify, and cost value-for-money solutions.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and oversee project documentation.

Skills

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

64 UCAS points from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications

Driver with own vehicle and business use car insurance

Education

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

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: Beckton IG11 0AD

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 virtual sessions each week, as well as live 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:

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 9‑4 / A‑C)
• 64 UCAS points from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications
• Driver with own vehicle and business use car insurance will be needed
• 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.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

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.