What you’ll be doing
1. Lead technical assurance across major capital projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality
2. Shape engineering solutions that balance innovation, resilience and value for money
3. Champion a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture, supporting Thames Water’s Triple Zero ambition
4. Collaborate closely with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with technical, environmental and regulatory standards
5. Ensure solutions meet the Project Brief, stakeholder requirements and deliver best Whole Life Cost
6. Work within a collaborative environment across engineering, commercial and delivery disciplines, engaging with a wide and diverse supply chain
Hybrid working – based at Clearwater Court with travel to other sites
Minimum 3 days on site per week
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Full‑time and part‑time hours are considered, supporting flexible and inclusive working
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
7. A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
We welcome candidates from the water sector and those with strong transferable skills from other regulated infrastructure environments.
8. A strong commitment to Health, Safety and wellbeing
9. Proven experience in a technical leadership or assurance role, contributing to complex major projects across the full lifecycle
10. Deep technical expertise within your discipline, with experience working across multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
11. Strong commercial awareness and a practical understanding of engineering and delivery contracts
12. A collaborative mindset aligned to Thames Water’s Values
13. Resilience, tenacity and motivation to safely deliver outcomes in pressured, high‑profile environments
What’s in it for you?
14. Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
15. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
16. Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
17. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
18. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
19. Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.