Senior Mechanical Engineer

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in Oxford is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The role involves collaborating on innovative engineering solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring compliance with technical standards. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in design and construction. This position offers a competitive salary of GBP55,000 to GBP65,000 per annum and a range of benefits, including a generous holiday scheme and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday, increasing to 30

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Performance-related pay plan

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in design and construction-related roles.
• Familiarity with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with technical and environmental requirements.
• Conduct audits and review risk assessments.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Collaboration

Compliance with legislation

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pumping systems

Job description

Job title Senior Mechanical Engineer Ref 41756 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid – Oxford STW – OX4 4YU Contract type Permanent Full/Part–time Full–time Salary Competitive salary from GBP55,000 to GBP65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Job grade B Closing date 02/02/2026

Join Us as a Senior Technical Assurance Engineer – Shape the Future of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on communities and the environment? As a Senior Technical Assurance Engineerat Thames Water, you'll be at the forefront of transforming and modernising our sewage treatment works. Your expertise will drive the delivery of innovative, cost‑effective, and resilient engineering solutions that protect public health, preserve ecosystems, and support sustainable growth.

In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet our rigorous technical standards and quality benchmarks. You'll be empowered to lead projects that matter‑bringing engineering excellence to life while contributing to a cleaner, greener future.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Mechanical Assurance Engineer

• You'll have the exciting opportunity to collaborate with diverse internal stakeholders, including engineers, asset management, and operations. This collaboration will shape fit‑for‑purpose solutions and positively influence the balance of innovation, value for money, and resilience.
• This role also requires extensive collaboration with, and assurance of, consultants and contractors who support the delivery of often large and complex capital projects.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations, as well as our policies, standards, and expectations, so that solutions are delivered safely and meet the technical and environmental requirements of the Project Brief.
• Your role will be crucial in actively supporting Thames Water's 'triple zero' Health, Safety, and well‑being vision. By conducting audits and reviewing Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Safe Systems of Work, you'll help us achieve our goal of zero incidents, zero harm, and zero compromise.
• Identifying and supporting the management of delivery risks and opportunities.
• Contributing to the creation of Project Briefs and responding to RFIs.

Hybrid – Clearwater Court with travel to Oxford Sewage Treatment works. The successful candidate will be required to be on‑site for 2 to 3 days a week. 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, we are open to part‑time and full‑time hours.

What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need is:

• Be educated to a degree level in Mechanical Engineering.
• Background in working in a design and construction–related role.
• Awareness of applying the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. (CDM 2015)

Nice‑to‑haves that would make you stand out:

• Have technical knowledge and expertise of pumping systems, mechanical package plantand the ability to work with various engineering disciplines to create fully operational solutions.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary from GBP55,000 to GBP65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• 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.
• Performance–related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

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.

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.