Project Engineer - Reading, United Kingdom - Thames Water

Thames Water

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Reading, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Who are we?
Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company.

We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.

At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.

What will you be doing?

A unique opportunity to work alongside the Engineering Solutions Lead in Waste Network Operations delivering a suite of both planned and reactive DMC projects.

A new function within the Shared Services structure, looking to manage the process of operationallyfocussed intervention and network repair projects, taking concepts from cradle to grave in a fast-paced environment.

The role will provide exposure to reactive and emergency projects within operations, requiring contractor, stakeholder, and project managementskills.
We are seeking an engineering professional to drive solution development and ultimately support the regional operational teams.

Previous experience in either an engineering or operationally based role is critical, with the individual being passionate aboutdriving change and introducing innovation opportunities.

Key duties will include
:

Health & Safety management of projects and programmes of works
Producing project briefs and programme specifications
Assessment of tender returns
Project and Programme management
Engineering support to network operations
Derisking and solution development
Providing technical assurance / guidance throughout delivery
Contractor management and liaison
Internal stakeholder management
Site audits and CDM paperwork

What you should bring to the role:

Waste networks operational knowledge
Experience of pipe replacement techniques (opencut & trenchless)
Experience in sewer rehabilitation techniques
An awareness of waste network design requirements
Desirable to hold formal engineering qualification or an approved training scheme
Experience in managing design, delivery, and handover of projects
An understanding of Client, PD and PC duties under CDM H&S best practice
Can reactively respond to operations and attend sites around the estate
Strong stakeholder management experience
Hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport

What's in it for you?:

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save youmoney and support your wellbeing.

Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round to support our customers.

As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customerson 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, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.