Hybrid - Ashford Common (WTW) - TW15 1RU
Job title: Tunnel Engineer Ref: 39316 Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location: Hybrid - Ashford Common (WTW) - TW15 1RU Contract type: Permanent Full/Part-time: Full-time Salary: Offering between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience Job grade: B Closing date: 29/01/2025
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Tunnel Engineer to provide technical engineering advice to the Operational and Engineering Teams and support the overall governance of the management of tunnels and shafts in the London & Thames Valley region. You will have the opportunity to report to the Tunnels and Shafts Lead Engineer, and as the Tunnel Engineer, you will support the condition assessment process for tunnels and associated assets within the business.
What you’ll be doing as a Tunnel Engineer
In this role, you will undertake inspections of tunnels and associated assets, produce technical reports and recommendations, direct remedial works, and ensure compliance with engineering-based industry standards.
Day to day you will:
* Provide advice on matters regarding tunnels and associated assets and take ownership of a condition assessment and inspection programme.
* Assess technical information, undertake inspections of tunnels and associated assets, providing technical reports, recommendations, and guidance to ensure compliance with engineering-based industry standards.
* Support the review and development of larger engineering solutions by reviewing design submissions, drawings, and producing check calculations.
* Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships to improve business performance.
What you should bring to the role
* Be a Civil Engineer with a degree in Civil Engineering or a recognised HNC or equivalent in a field related to tunnel engineering. Must have relevant experience in the industry.
* Tunnel Engineering experience is preferred.
* Ability to communicate complex information.
* Must have a driving licence – this role covers the Thames Water patch.
* Comfortable with confined spaces as you will be confined space trained.
* Proven background in inspecting civil structures, writing technical reports, and providing technical engineering recommendations and guidance.
* Be a proactive thinker and have the ability to deal with complex issues.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary of between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience.
* 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service. (plus bank holidays)
* Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.
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.
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. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.
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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