Senior Project Engineer

Medirest Signature; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to oversee design development and project delivery within the Thames Valley. This hybrid role involves significant responsibilities in shaping future water treatment initiatives, ensuring safe and compliant solutions, and addressing project risks effectively.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension scheme — up to 12%

Annual personal medical assessments

Access to benefits hub for discounts and well-being support

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer or nearing chartership with a relevant professional body.
• Understanding of project delivery principles and Health & Safety.
• Knowledge in industrial process decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design development of water/wastewater projects from concept to contract.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure robust contractor pricing.
• Act as key contact for CDM Designer during initial design stages.

Skills

Project delivery principles

Health & Safety in Construction

Industrial process decision understanding

Education

HNC/degree or master’s in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

Thames Water is recruiting a passionate Senior Civil Engineer to help shape the future of water and wastewater treatment in the Thames Valley and the Home Counties. This role offers an opportunity to be part of AMP8 initiatives: modernising Treatment Works, delivering essential services, and protecting the environment for future generations.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Project Engineer

• Oversee the design development of water/wastewater network projects from concept to contract award.
• Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks, enabling scope definition and robust contractor pricing.
• Ensure contractors undertake detailed design and implement necessary changes during construction.
• Support project teams during commissioning and asset handover.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure safe, robust solutions meeting operational requirements.
• Act as the key contact for CDM Designer or Principal Designer roles during initial design stages.

Hybrid role based at Clearwater Court, requiring on-site presence 2-3 days a week, with a 36-hour workweek, Monday to Friday. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and access to a car; applications are welcome from those without a vehicle.

What you should bring to the role

• HNC/degree or master’s in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered engineer or nearing chartership with a relevant professional body.
• Understanding of project delivery principles in process industries.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety in Construction.
• Understanding of industrial process decisions within engineering disciplines.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary between £46,000 and £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme — up to 12%, with 2x employee contribution.
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Access to benefits hub offering discounts and well-being support.

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

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 by helping our communities, people, and the environment thrive. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse workplace where every day presents new opportunities to make a difference. We provide fast-tracked career development, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres, labs, or field roles, we welcome those eager to improve and innovate.

If you want a sustainable career impacting millions and protecting water resources, join us. We support your growth every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, region, and planet.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, removing barriers to success, and offering support throughout recruitment. During crises, our team supports customers on the frontline, with full training provided. This is a rewarding opportunity to learn more about our business and colleagues.

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