OverviewJoin Us as a Senior Project Engineer – Shape the Future of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure.Are you ready to make a lasting impact on communities and the environment? As a Senior Project Engineer at Thames Water, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming and modernising our sewage treatment works. Your expertise will drive the delivery of innovative, cost-effective, and resilient engineering solutions that protect public health, preserve ecosystems, and support sustainable growth.In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate closely with contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet our rigorous technical standards and quality benchmarks. You’ll be empowered to lead projects that matter—bringing engineering excellence to life while contributing to a cleaner, greener future.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with diverse internal stakeholders, including engineers, asset management, and operations, to shape fit-for-purpose solutions and balance innovation, value for money, and resilience.Engage with consultants and contractors who support the delivery of often large and complex capital projects, ensuring alignment and assurance.Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations, as well as our policies, standards, and expectations, so that solutions are delivered safely and meet the technical and environmental requirements of the Project Brief.Actively support Thames Water’s ‘triple zero’ Health, Safety, and well-being vision by conducting audits and reviewing Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Safe Systems of Work to help achieve zero incidents, zero harm, and zero compromise.Identify and support the management of delivery risks and opportunities.Contribute to the creation of Project Briefs and respond to RFIs.Hybrid – Clearwater Court with travel to Oxford Sewage Treatment works. The successful candidate will be required to be on-site for 2 to 3 days a week.36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, we are open to part-time and full-time hours.What you should bring to the roleTo thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:Be educated to a degree level in Mechanical Engineering.Background in working in a design and construction-related role.Awareness of applying the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. (CDM 2015)Nice-to-haves that would make you stand out:Have technical knowledge and expertise of pumping systems, mechanical package plant and the ability to work with various engineering disciplines to create fully operational solutions.What’s in it for you?Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.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 well-being.Find out more about our benefits and perksWho are we?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. 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 and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.Learn more about our purpose and valuesWorking at Thames WaterThames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.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