Overview

Join Thames Water as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer within Capital Delivery Projects. Lead the delivery of high-impact capital projects and drive the transformation and modernisation of sewage treatment works across the Thames Valley area. Ensure projects meet the highest standards of design, delivery, and health & safety while championing sustainability and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Get the proper technical outcomes from the Project Definition Briefs and maximise value by understanding risks and providing mitigation.
• Input and continuously improve Technical Asset Standards.
• Provide Design sign-off between Asset Management and Capital Delivery as dictated by the Delivery Stream.
• Provide Technical assurance during the delivery, commissioning, and handover of Assets.

Hybrid working: Clearwater Court. You will be required on-site and in the office 2-3 days a week.

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in LV, MV, and HV systems within utilities (water, energy, power).
• Engineering HNC or HND / Degree within an Engineering Discipline.
• Knowledge of developing technical project solutions and briefs in their specific discipline.
• Understanding of project delivery in process industries.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Construction Industry.
• Understanding of industrial processes in the engineering discipline.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• Annual leave: 26 days per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Benefits to support health, wellbeing, and finances, including health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling access, Cycle to Work, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for our customers, communities, people, and the planet, with passion and skilled people making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, offering fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits.

We welcome applicants from everyone and provide support throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date; apply as soon as possible.

Location

Reading, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type

Full-time