This role seeks a self-motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end-to-end across Thames Water’s operational sites and estate.
We would expect you to manage all aspects of each CAPEX project including initial scoping of the need, competitively tendering the work, contractor procurement, site set up and inductions. Health and safety inspections, through to commissioning, training and handover to the operations teams.
Internal Job Title: Project Engineer within the Capital Maintenance Project Team.
What you will be doing as an Electrical Engineering Project Manager:
* Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between one hundred thousand to £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 to everyone working on your project. Undertake monthly audits.
* Ensure the construction of each project is in line with our in-house policies & procedures and associated wider industry standards. Fully compliant with CDM regulations.
* Work collaboratively with delivery partners and contractors to ensure that schemes are delivered on time.
* Maintain compliance with our Asset Standards, associated British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
* Financial forecasting of all live projects and reporting on the value of work done (VOWD).
* Draft, vet, and approve pre-construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
* Oversee the commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to the operations teams.
* Ensure that completion documents are available and handed over including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as-constructed drawings.
Requirements:
For this role, you will receive a car allowance, so a driving licence is required. Your base would be at one of our key locations: Fobney WTW, Reading and surrounding areas.
This role will require you to travel to multiple sites depending on the project that you are working on. You will be required to have a full driving licence, access to your vehicle and insurance to cover work travel. You will receive a car allowance which is paid monthly.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
What you should bring to the role:
* Preferably have a background in Electrical Engineering.
* Formal qualifications within this sector are strongly encouraged. Ideally holding at least BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline, or the relevant experience.
* Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment.
* Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously, including internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision, be self-motivated and driven, and use your initiative to deliver high-quality work.
* Understanding of Health and Safety standards, particularly in relation to construction works including CDM. Additional training will be provided.
* Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.
What’s in it for you?
* Offering in the region of £56,000 per annum depending on experience and skills. Plus, associated car allowance of £4,500 per annum.
* 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the 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, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference.
Working at Thames Water:
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr