Water Systems Optimisation Engineer – Hybrid Role

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme

Annual Leave 26–30 days

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Systems Optimisation Engineer (Water) to manage a hydraulic system area serving hundreds of thousands of properties. You will lead technical input on projects and act as operations lead during emergencies, mitigating impacts on customers, water quality, and brand image.

Based in London with hybrid travel to Ashford Common (TW15 1RU) and Deephams (N9 0BA), the role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and regulatory understanding.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of hydraulic system operations.
• Understanding of Water Industry regulatory measures relating to customer satisfaction, leakage and water quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical input into engineering and customer-led projects.
• Act as technical system operations lead during unplanned emergencies to mitigate customer impact.
• Write and assess risk assessments for work affecting the clean water hydraulic system.
• Support monitoring of pressure-managed areas and information management.
• Formulate operating strategies with the control centre.
• Design and update line schematics of water pressure zones and hydraulic systems.
• Assess and approve new connections or development requests.

Skills

Hydraulic principles

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Systems Optimisation Engineer (Water) to manage a hydraulic system area serving hundreds of thousands of properties. You will lead technical input on projects and act as operations lead during emergencies, mitigating impacts on customers, water quality, and brand image.

Based in London with hybrid travel to Ashford Common (TW15 1RU) and Deephams (N9 0BA), the role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and regulatory understanding.