Engineer

We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in the Thames Valley. This role plays a crucial role within Capital Delivery, supporting the assurance that our contractors and consultants meet our high standards for design, delivery, and health and safety.
Your contributions will drive substantial enhancements to our water treatment works and other clean water assets, playing a crucial part in helping us achieve our capital investment ambitions. Join us in making a profound impact on our waste and water treatment works. Apply now!
What you’ll be doing as a Mechanical Engineer

• Ensuring that Contractors and Consultants delivering Capital projects for Thames Water comply with our Scope requirements, Asset standards, Legislation, and expectations for design, following our delivery process model ensuring compliance with CDM Regs, along with Health, Safety, and Welfare.
• Working under the direction of a Principal Engineer, the role is part of the intelligent client model Thames Water needs to be able to achieve its capital investment ambitions in AMP7 and beyond. Focusing on mechanical systems and equipment, the role will provide the expertise needed to:
  • Develop multiple projects to meet defined needs with best-value solutions at various Water and Wastewater Treatment Works and pumping stations within the Thames Valley and Home Counties.
  • Understand and mitigate project risks to reduce Programme and Project delivery Costs.
  • Support design sign-off between the Asset Management and Capital Delivery departments as the selected Delivery Stream dictates.
  • Provide Technical Assurance for projects during the Delivery, Commissioning, and handover of Assets.

What you should bring to the role of a Mechanical Engineer 

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an Engineering HNC or above.
• Knowledge in developing technical project solutions and/or Briefs, especially mechanical scope.
• Understanding of project delivery in process industries.
• Understanding of H&S in the Construction industry, particularly CDM.
• Understanding of mechanical processes and equipment especially pumps and pipework.
• Hybrid – Clearwater Court, Reading, you will be expected to go on-site and work in the office 1-2 days a week.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday,
What’s in it for you?
Join our team at Thames Water and be at the heart of delivering projects from initial design to construction and commissioning. As a team member, you'll work alongside a diverse group of individuals across Thames Water and our contractors. Our team, known for its collaborative and dynamic nature, provides an exciting work environment. Be a part of our team and experience the thrill of working together towards a common goal.

• Competitive salary from £40,000 to £55,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days per year, 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.
• A wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water 
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities representative of society throughout our company.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing each individual's unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.