Job title: Principal Engineer
Ref: 38713
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: Offering between £52,000 to £75,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
Job grade: C
Closing date: 06/01/2025
Exciting opportunity alert! We seek a high-performing Principal Engineer to lead the technical delivery of a groundbreaking project in our second-largest business-critical £100 million investment project at a wastewater treatment facility. This project is essential for maintaining a thriving network while fostering development and expansion.
What you’ll be doing as a Principal Engineer
* Plan and guide the design activities necessary to deliver the solution safely. Manage and monitor these activities to meet or exceed the project milestones and allocated budgets.
* Responsible for the Technical Assurance of detailed designs by contractors, design change reviews, and Asset Standard waiver applications during construction.
* Provide the Project Teams with the support they need during the commissioning and handover of assets.
* Undertake Health and Safety audits of construction sites to provide visible leadership and improve our Health, Safety, and Well-Being performance.
* Competent in risk management, including risk identification, mitigation, and control. The ability to de-risk and add value is crucial for this position.
What you should bring to the role
* Demonstrable track record of delivering complex projects in the built environment, infrastructure, or utility industry.
* An engineering or other relevant degree, preferably Chartered, or qualification within a business or project management arena.
* Knowledgeable in managing contract specification preparation, tendering, and tender evaluation processes with experience in negotiation.
* Background in managing successful, relevant activities, such as capital projects, with a focus on delivering quality work and excellent customer service.
* Capability in risk-based and analytical decision-making, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with exceptional interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge and experience in delivering major engineering infrastructure projects valued at up to and above £100m in an infrastructure regulatory environment.
* Process design engineering capability and knowledge, including advanced wastewater treatment.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary from £52,000 to £75,000 per annum.
* Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Car Allowance of £5,800.
* Annual Bonus.
* Private Medical Health Care.
* Access to benefits to help you take care of your family’s health and well-being and your finances.
Thames Water is 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.
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
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.
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