Electrical Engineering Project Manager

Job title: Electrical Engineering Project Manager Ref 39325

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Location: Hybrid - Fobney (WTW) - RG2 0SF

Contract type: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: Offering up to £56,000 per annum depending on experience and skills.

Job grade: B

Closing date: 06/03/2025

This role seeks a self-motivated candidate to manage engineering projects end-to-end across Thames Water's operational sites and estate.

We expect you to manage all aspects of each CAPEX project including initial scoping, competitively tendering the work, contractor procurement, site setup and inductions, health and safety inspections, through to commissioning, training, and handover to the operations teams.

Please note that the internal job title for this role is 'Project Engineer' within the Capital Maintenance Project Team.

What you will be doing as an Electrical Engineering Project Manager

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value between £100,000 to £1 million per project.
• Individually responsible for multiple live projects at any time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
• Develop innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making our sites more efficient and delivering value for money for our customers.
• Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define, and cost solutions that are both cost-effective and have minimal risk.
• Oversee our zero-compromise health and safety policy for everyone working on your project. Undertake monthly audits.
• Ensure the construction of each project aligns with in-house policies & procedures and wider industry standards, fully compliant with CDM regulations.
• Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure schemes are delivered on time.
• Maintain compliance with Asset Standards, British & International Standards, and professional codes of conduct.
• Financial forecasting of all live projects and reporting on the value of work done (VOWD).
• Draft, vet, and approve pre-construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
• Oversee commissioning, training, and handover of completed projects to the operations teams.
• Ensure that completion documents are available and handed over including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as-constructed drawings.

For this role, you will receive a car allowance, so a driving licence is required.

Location: Your base would be at one of our key locations: Fobney WTW, Reading, and surrounding areas.

This role will require travel to multiple sites depending on the project you are working on. You will need a full driving licence, access to your vehicle, and insurance to cover work travel. You will receive a car allowance paid monthly.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

• Background in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Formal qualifications within this sector are strongly encouraged, ideally holding at least BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline, or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment is beneficial.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously, including internal colleagues, site employees, and external contractors.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, be self-motivated and driven, and use initiative to deliver high-quality work.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, particularly concerning construction works including CDM. Additional training will be provided.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.

What's in it for you?

• Salary in the region of £56,000 per annum depending on experience and skills, plus a car allowance of £4,500 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with 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 wellbeing.

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.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. 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 desire to make things better.

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.

The 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 a 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. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we're here to help.

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, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.