Senior Civil Engineer

Pertemps; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Thames Water as a Senior Civil Engineer, leading the charge in transforming wastewater networks. You'll manage design projects, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive innovation in a hybrid working environment with competitive benefits and salary based on experience.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%)

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Benefits hub offering discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in design & rehabilitation of wastewater network projects.
• Candidates must drive and have a car, but applications from non-drivers are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design development of wastewater network projects.
• Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks.
• Support Project Teams during commissioning and asset handover.

Skills

Project delivery principles

Knowledge of Health & Safety in Construction

Understanding of industrial process decisions within engineering

Education

Civil Engineering HNC, degree, or master’s degree

Chartered engineer or nearing chartership

Job description

Seize this thrilling opportunity to join Thames Water's vibrant team leading capital projects! As a Senior Engineer, you won't just be joining us during an exciting phase—you'll be at the forefront of transforming and modernising our wastewater networks, from preventing sewer flooding and reducing spills into the river to upgrading a historic network that keeps London flowing.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Civil Engineer

• Oversee the design development of wastewater network projects by engineers and consultants from initial concept design to contract award.
• Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks, and realise opportunities to enable scope definition and robust pricing by contractors.
• Ensure detailed design is undertaken by contractors, with design changes made during construction.
• Support Project Teams during commissioning and asset handover.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure solutions are robust and safe, meeting business and operational requirements.
• Act as the key contact for the CDM Designer or Principal Designer role during initial design stages.
• Contribute to and improve Technical Asset Standards.

Hybrid working at Maple Lodge, flexible remote and hybrid options available. The role is 36 hours, Monday to Friday. Candidates must drive and have a car, but applications from non-drivers are welcome.

What you should bring to the role

• A Civil Engineering HNC, degree, or master’s degree.
• Chartered engineer or nearing chartership with a relevant professional organisation.
• Experience in design & rehabilitation of wastewater network projects.
• Understanding of project delivery principles.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety in Construction.
• Understanding of industrial process decisions within engineering.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary from £46,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Benefits hub offering discounts and wellbeing support.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all, supporting communities, people, and the planet. Join us to make a difference and help us reach our goals.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding environment where you can make a difference daily. We provide fast-tracked career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future and help protect water resources for generations to come.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing support throughout the recruitment process. We also offer opportunities to support our customers directly through ambassador roles, with full training provided.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the advert may close early. We encourage prompt applications.