Reservoir Engineer

Thames Water; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the UK seeks a Reservoir Engineer to ensure the safety and integrity of its reservoirs. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, overseeing compliance with regulations, and developing engineering solutions. Candidates need extensive civil engineering experience and a degree in a related field. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, hybrid work options, and various employee benefits including generous holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday, increasing with service

Performance-related pay plan

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence for travel across Thames Water patch.
• Extensive technical experience in civil engineering.
• Basic knowledge of related engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of reservoirs and assets, producing reports.
• Support in policy and standards development for asset assessment.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to improve performance.

Skills

Technical experience in civil engineering

Strong understanding of civil engineering concepts

Time management skills

People management capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Join Thames Water as a Reservoir Engineer and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of our reservoirs and associated structures.

What you’ll be doing as a Reservoir Engineer

In this role, you will undertake inspections of reservoirs and associated assets, producing technical reports and recommendations, and directing remedial works and ensuring we are compliant with engineering‑based regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advice on matters regarding Reservoir Safety and undertake an appropriate condition assessment and inspection programme. The condition assessment programme output will be input into both short‑term remedial works needs and long‑term investment programmes.
• Provide an overview of the reservoir and associated asset condition for the business to inform the corporate governance processes.
• Support in the development of policies, standards, systems, and processes in asset condition assessment and provide the business with guidance and support relating to asset assessment.
• Support the review and development of larger engineering solutions by reviewing design submissions, drawings and producing check calculations.
• Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships to improve business performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Provision of training to others on reservoir design and inspection techniques.

Base location

Hybrid – Ashford Common (WTW) – TW15 1RU

Working pattern or hours

36 hours, Monday‑Friday

Requirements for the role

Valid UK driving licence, as frequent travel across the Thames Water patch will be required.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Extensive technical experience in civil engineering, supported by a degree in Civil Engineering or a recognised HNC (or equivalent) in a field related to civil or reservoir engineering.
• Strong understanding of core concepts and principles within civil engineering, with a basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proven people management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 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

Learn about our full range of 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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

We value sustainability, innovation and community engagement in all of our work.

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.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

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.