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This role seeks a self‑motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end‑to‑end across Thames Water's operational sites and estate.

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between £100,000 and £1 million per project.
• Be individually responsible for multiple live projects at any time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
• Develop innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making our sites more efficient and delivering value for money for our customers.
• Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are cost‑effective and have minimal risk.
• Oversee our zero‑compromise health and safety policy, undertaking monthly audits.
• Oversee construction of each project in line with in‑house policies, procedures and CDM regulations.
• Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure schemes are delivered on time.
• Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, associated British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Financially forecast all live projects and report on the value of work done (VOWD).
• Draft, vet and approve pre‑construction information, project programmes, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
• Oversee commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to the operations teams.
• Ensure completion documents are delivered, including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files and as‑constructed drawings.

Location – Your base location will be Newbury STW.

This role will require you to travel to multiple sites, depending on the project. A full driving licence, vehicle and insurance are required. A monthly car allowance will be paid.

Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

• Preferably a background in Engineering such as Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously (internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, be self‑motivated and driven, and use initiative to deliver high‑quality work.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.

• Formal qualifications are strongly encouraged – ideally a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, particularly construction works and CDM; additional training will be provided.
• Disability Confident employer – we provide interviews for applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• £4,500 car allowance.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, maximum of 12% (2× employee contribution).
• Personal Medical Assessments available once a year.
• A wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub with offers and information to support well‑being.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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