Job title: Technical Compliance Advisor
Reference: 45290
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Hybrid - Slough (STW)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full/Part-time | Full-time
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience and skills)
Closing Date: 29/05/2026
A key drive for Thames Water to ensure the sustainability of our asset base is to ensure that all projects and/or repairs are delivered in line with our asset standards. The Technical Compliance Advisor role is part of a new function to build on existing quality assurance processes. This new role will support operational teams in improving quality compliance and value for money.
This is a very varied role with a good mix of field-based and office-based reviews. Field-based reviews will include attending the site to assess the work done against the scope of work and any relevant standards. Office-based reviews will include reviewing images of work done and data analysis for higher volume, low‑value work.
What you will be doing as a Technical Compliance Advisor
* Building relationships is a key part of the role of working with operational colleagues and suppliers in reviewing procedures and operational delivery against industry standards/best practices.
* Where necessary, the Technical Compliance Advisor will work with various stakeholders and experts to produce guidance documents to introduce consistent standards across all our work.
* The Technical Compliance Advisor will be naturally inquisitive, always looking for ways to improve compliance with asset/industry standards and deliver the best value for money.
* With a starter‑finisher mindset, this role will use its tenacity to ensure that improvements are embedded.
* There will be a strong network of support within the operational commercial function, allowing improvements to be made at pace with access to contract managers, quantity surveyors and senior managers.
* The existing system is highly dynamic with the ability to flex resources to meet demands. This adaptability will be a key attribute for the technical compliance advisor to embrace and embed more widely.
What you should bring to the role
* Strong organisation and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
* Proactive and flexible. High‑quality report writing.
* Inquisitive.
* High level of commercial acumen.
* Experience in reading and interpreting construction drawings/asset standards.
* Interpersonal skills/building relationships.
* Knowledge of construction techniques.
* Methodical approach to quality assurance.
* Knowledge of wastewater is ideal but not essential.
* Knowledge of Salesforce is ideal but not essential.
What’s in it for you?
* Offering up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
* 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2× employee contribution.
* Access to a range of benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances.
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone.
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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