The Opportunity

The Project Engineer will be responsible for the deliverables of projects on the schemes awarded under the Client Framework Agreements for Thames Water. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with experience of working alongside Project Managers to deliver schemes on time and on budget. A background in Mechanical and/or Civil projects is essential.

The project you would be allocated to is either Witney, Oxfordshire or Pangbourne, West Berkshire but flexibility is required as there are various projects ongoing in and round the Thames Valley region so you would be expected to travel and site location will be subject to change and project programmes.

What you will be doing

• Overall responsibility for working with our respective designer and suppliers to successfully deliver all mechanical requirements across a project portfolio.
• Work with commercial team to procure all off and on site manufactured mechanical requirements particularly focusing on offsite assembly and modularisation.
• Closely monitor the progress of off and onsite activities to ensure delivery against agreed programmes and budgets.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and environment on your projects to support improved wellbeing and performance.
• Responsible for undertaking factory inspections and quality audits and ensuring the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction for all mechanical installations.

What we will need from you

• Possess relevant CSCS card.
• SMSTS Qualification, SSSTS Minimum.
• Relevant industry qualification preferred, e.g, ONC, HNC
• Technical knowledge of Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Water & Waste Water Operations.
• Industry experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills who can multi-task and consistently meet challenging deadlines.
• Commercially astute.
• Experience of both pre-production and production mechanical project engineering desirable.
• Has an appreciation of MMC, Lean Construction, Agile Programme Management, Production Thinking and other techniques that assure programme, cost and quality performance.
• Programme focused with an ability to plan and organise resources both off and on site to deliver on time and in full.
• First Aid at work.
• Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages.
• Communicates with colleagues and clients in a warm and persuasive way both formally and informally. Alters style and method to suit audience

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

We look forward to receiving your application!