Start your Project Engineer career with Thames Water
Kick‑start your future supporting the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider.You’llhelp deliver a portfolio of small to medium capital projects and learn how engineering solutions keep our services running for millions of customers.
Whatyou’lldo:
* Support delivery of mechanical, electrical, civil, control, and instrumentation projects up to £5m.
* Work with operations and contractors to scope, specify, and cost value‑for‑money solutions.
* Promote a zero‑compromise approach to health & safety and ensure CDM compliance.
* Collaborate with delivery partners to keep projects on time and reduce business risk.
* Draft and review RAMS, project plans, CPPs, and commissioning documents.
* Oversee commissioning and handover to operational teams.
* Ensure training, test certificates, and as‑built drawings are completed and provided.
Where you will work:
Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job training day, working hours vary arepredominantly 7.30am-3.30pm
Training and qualification: You’llstudy with University of Built Environment, one of the UK’s leading training providers.Your training includesv irtualsessions each week, as well aslive seminars andrecordings; tasks and learning resources are set on the VLE.
Qualification: Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Standard- Certificate of Higher Education Construction & Built Environment
Duration: Permanent contract with a42-monthstructured programme
What you should bring to the role:
* GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
* 64 UCAS points from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications
* Driver with own vehicle and business use car insurance will be needed
* Passionate about learning and aligned with Thames Water’s goals for the future
What’sin it for you?
* Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
* Performance-related pay plandirectly linkedto company performance measures and targets
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON
* Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you 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, shoppingvouchersand life assurance.
We’rethe 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’sa big job andwe’vegot 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’llenjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible workingarrangementsand excellent benefits.
Ifyou’relooking 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’llbe 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’recommitted 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’rehere to help and support .
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames,you’llhave 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’salsoa great opportunityto 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.
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