Senior Project Engineer

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company seeks a Senior Project Engineer to manage multi-disciplinary teams across various projects. The role involves providing technical support, managing assurance processes, and developing innovative solutions to complex challenges. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, experience in project management within the water industry, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position is hybrid based in Reading with a competitive salary from £56,000 to £62,000 per annum, alongside excellent benefits and career opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with preferably a professional qualification.
• Understanding of Thames Water asset standards and regulations.
• Confident in technical ability and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across project life cycle.
• Provide technical support and assurance to stakeholders.
• Develop solutions to complex technical challenges.

Skills

Technical support

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Influencing skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Degree in related discipline

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job title Senior Project Engineer Ref 41502 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary from £56,000 to £62,000 per annum depending on experience. Job grade B Closing date 18/02/2026

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Engineer who will lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams across a single large project or a portfolio of complex projects, through the entire project life cycle from initial study through to delivery and final account. Within this role, you will aim to achieve the most effective business solution for Thames Water by liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Project Engineer

• Provide technical support, guidance, assurance and technical management of internal Stakeholders and the Design Teams.
• Manage the Technical assurance processes and process mapping.
• Work with the wider business to develop unique solutions to complex technical challenges.
• And to obtain the necessary support, buy-in and approval of the wider business as required.
• Provide technical support and be a representative of the company on engagements with all external stakeholders.
• Ensure that the internal design team are following the necessary design assurance process.
• Be a Subject Matter Expert with respect to the technical aspects of project delivery.

Base location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court, Reading, RG1 8DB, and some travel will be required to the construction site - both for Thames Water projects and projects being delivered by external customers.

What you should bring to the role

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

• Educated to degree level with preferably a professional qualification in a related discipline
• (CEng, MICE, and CIWEM C.WEM).
• An understanding of Thames Water asset standards, national codes and regulations in respect to managing the expectations of external stakeholders.
• Ability to build positive relationships quickly and proven stakeholder engagement.
• Confident in technical ability and knowledge, and can communicate this effectively to our stakeholders.
• Ability to influence key internal stakeholders and mentor junior colleagues.
• Significant experience in technical water industry-related project management.
• Proficient in PC applications, including MS Office, PowerPoint, and Excel, with strong literacy and analytical abilities.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £56,000 to £62,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave: 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 yourself 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.

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.