Overview
Join Thames Water as a Reservoir Engineer and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of our reservoirs and associated structures.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will undertake inspections of reservoirs and associated assets, producing technical reports and recommendations, and directing remedial works and ensuring we are compliant with engineering-based regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities
* Provide advice on matters regarding Reservoir Safety and undertake an appropriate condition assessment and inspection programme. The condition assessment programme output will be input into both short-term remedial works needs and long-term investment programmes.
* Provide an overview of the reservoir and associated asset condition for the business to inform the corporate governance processes.
* Support in the development of policies, standards, systems, and processes in asset condition assessment and provide the business with guidance and support relating to asset assessment.
* Support the review and development of larger engineering solutions by reviewing design submissions, drawings and producing check calculations.
* Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships to improve business performance.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Provision of training to others on reservoir design and inspection techniques.
Base location: Hybrid – Ashford Common (WTW) – TW15 1RU
Working pattern or hours: 36 hours, Monday – Friday
Requirements for the role
Valid UK driving license, as frequent travel across the Thames Water patch will be required.
What you should bring to the role
* Extensive technical experience in civil engineering, supported by a degree in Civil Engineering or a recognised HNC (or equivalent) in a field related to civil or reservoir engineering.
* Strong understanding of core concepts and principles within civil engineering, with a basic knowledge of related disciplines.
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Proven people management and leadership capabilities.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing, and finances – including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment).
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.
Learn more about our purpose and values. Working at Thames Water offers meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits.
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, please let us know. We’re here to help and support.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications 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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