Start your Project Engineer career with Thames Water. As a Project Engineer Apprentice, you’ll help deliver essential projects for the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, gaining practical experience on real engineering projects while building a long‑term career with us.
Responsibilities
* Support delivery of small to medium capital projects from start to finish.
* Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, design and cost‑effective solutions.
* Promote a zero‑compromise approach to health and safety, including CDM compliance.
* Collaborate with delivery partners to keep projects on track and reduce business risk.
* Assist with producing and reviewing key documents such as RAMS, project plans and commissioning information.
* Support commissioning, handover and project close‑out with operational teams.
* Ensure training records, test certificates and as‑built drawings are completed and handed over.
Location & Hours
* Location: Farmoor WTW, Cumnor Road, Farmoor, Oxford, OX2 9NS
* 36 hours per week – four working days plus one off‑the‑job training day.
* Typical working hours: 7.30 am–3.30 pm (may vary).
* Start date: September 2026.
Training and Qualification
* Programme delivered in partnership with the University of the Built Environment.
* Weekly virtual learning sessions, live seminars, recorded content and online resources.
* Qualification: Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Standard (Certificate of Higher Education in Construction & Built Environment).
* Duration: Permanent contract with a 42‑month structured apprenticeship programme.
Requirements
* GCSE Maths and English at grades 9–4 (A*–C).
* 64 UCAS points from any accepted Level 3 qualification(s).
* A full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and business‑use car insurance.
* A genuine interest in engineering and a desire to build a future with Thames Water.
* Curiosity, motivation and a willingness to learn; previous engineering experience is not required.
Benefits
* Competitive starting salary of £22,500 per annum. Upon completion, salary will be £38,126 to £47,674 per annum depending on shift pattern.
* Annual leave: 24 days (increasing to 28 with length of service) plus bank holidays.
* Generous pension scheme through AON.
* Access to a range of benefits, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.
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