Senior Project Engineer in Hampton

Energy Jobline ZR; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee water/wastewater network projects. The ideal candidate will have an Engineering HNC or degree, chartered engineer status, and experience in project delivery. Responsibilities include ensuring robust designs and supporting project teams during commissioning. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-related pay, and 26 days holiday, with the opportunity for hybrid working in Hampton.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related pay

26 days holiday increasing to 30

Contributory pension

Medical assessments

Benefits hub access

Qualifications

• Hold an Engineering HNC, a degree, or a master's degree in a specific Engineering discipline.
• Be a chartered engineer or approaching chartership status with a relevant professional organisation.
• Understanding the principles of project delivery in process industries.
• Understanding of Health & Safety in the Construction Industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design development of water/wastewater network projects.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to enable scope definition.
• Ensure contractors undertake detailed design and make necessary changes.
• Provide support to Project Teams during asset commissioning.
• Conduct design reviews for safe solutions.

Skills

Project delivery principles

Health & Safety understanding

Engineering principles

Education

Engineering HNC or degree

Chartered engineer status

Job description

Job Description: Ready to Make a Real Impact

We're seeking passionate and driven individuals to help shape the future of water and wastewater treatment in London and its surrounding areas. This is your chance to be part of something bigger: modernising our Treatment Works, delivering essential services, and protecting the environment for future.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design development of several water/wastewater network projects by engineers and consultants from the initial concept design and feasibility stage to contract award.
• Identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks to realise opportunities, enabling scope definition and robust contractor pricing.
• Ensure contractors undertake the detailed design and make any necessary design changes during construction.
• Be responsible for providing the Project Teams with the support they need during asset commissioning and handover.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure robust and safe solutions that meet business and operational requirements.
• Act as the key contact for the CDM Designer or Principal Designer role during the initial design stages.

Working Conditions

Hybrid – Hampton Coal Wharf.

As part of this role, you will be required to be on-site 2‑3 days a week, working 36 hours a week, Monday through Friday.

The successful candidate must have a driver's licence and access to a car, but please apply if you don't, as we are open to candidates without a vehicle.

What you should bring to the role

• Hold an Engineering HNC, a degree, or a master's degree in a specific Engineering discipline.
• Be a chartered engineer or approaching chartership status with a relevant professional organisation.
• Understanding the principles of project delivery in process industries.
• Understanding of Health & Safety in the Construction Industry.
• Understanding the decision of industrial processes in their Engineering discipline.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £46,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well‑being.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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Learn more about our purpose and values

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Who are we?

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.

Working at Thames Water

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, 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.