Lead Asset Integration Engineer

Are you ready to lead the seamless integration of critical infrastructure assets that support millions of customers every day? Join us at Thames Water as a Lead Asset Integration Engineer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our capital delivery projects transition smoothly from construction to operation.

What you’ll be doing as a Lead Asset Integration Engineer
As our Lead Asset Integration Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading an asset integration team and matrix-managing delivery team members.
• Ensuring timely and compliant integration of assets across the delivery lifecycle.
• Coaching internal and external teams on asset documentation and integration processes.
• Representing the business on steering groups related to takeover and quality.
• Coordinating project readiness for handover and supporting post-takeover activities.

You’ll be the go-to expert for ensuring our new assets are safe, operationally ready, and fully documented.

Base location
Flexible across Thames Water sites
Working pattern or hours
Full-time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• HNC or above in an appropriate engineering subject or significant experience in a similar role
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or SMSTS
• Strong understanding of water/wastewater processes and infrastructure development
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence, coach, and collaborate across teams

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have:

• Previous experience in the water industry
• Experience with TWexnet and asset documentation processes

What’s in it for you?
This is a unique opportunity to lead integration on high-impact projects that shape the future of water infrastructure. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary from £55,000 to £68,000 per annum
• Car Allowance £4,500 per annum
• 26 days holiday per year (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme through AON
• Access to wellbeing support, Cycle to Work scheme, shopping discounts, and more
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Who 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 values
Working at Thames Water
Thames 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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is 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. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.