This role seeks a self‑motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end‑to‑end across Thames Water’s operational sites and estate. You will manage all aspects of each CAPEX project, including initial scoping, tendering, contractor procurement, site set‑up and inductions, health & safety inspections, commissioning, training and handover to operations teams.
Internal job title: Project Engineer within the Capital Maintenance Project Team.
Responsibilities
* Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between one hundred thousand and £1 million per project.
* Individually responsible for multiple live projects at any time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
* Develop innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making our sites more efficient and delivering value for money for our customers.
* Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are both cost‑effective and have minimal risk.
* Oversee our zero‑compromise health and safety policy for everyone working on your project. Undertake monthly audits.
* Oversee the construction of each project in line with our in‑house policies & procedures, with associated wider industry standards. Fully compliant with CDM regulations and how to apply them.
* Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure schemes are delivered on time.
* Maintain compliance with our Asset Standards, associated British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
* Financially forecast all live projects and report on the value of work done (VOWD).
* Draft, vet and approve pre‑construction information, project programmes, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
* Oversee commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to the operations teams.
* Ensure completion documents are available and handed over, including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as‑constructed drawings.
Location and Travel
Your base location can be Witney or Oxford; however, travel to surrounding areas is required. You will be expected on‑site five days a week.
This role will require you to travel to multiple sites, depending on the project you are working on. You must have a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and insurance to cover work travel. You will receive a monthly car allowance.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
Qualifications
* Preferably have a background in Engineering, such as Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
* Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged. Ideally, holding at least a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline or relevant experience.
* Or have knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
* Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously, including internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
* Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision, be self‑motivated and driven, and use initiative to deliver high‑quality work.
* Understanding of Health and Safety standards, with particular reference to construction works, including CDM. Additional training will be provided.
* Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.
Benefits
* Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance.
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with 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 with offers and information to save you money and support your well‑being.
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