Lead Construction Assurance Engineer, Reading

Client:

Thames Water

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2d9a807cfd0d

Job Views:

2

Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing

As a Lead Construction Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with quality and environmental requirements in asset design and delivery, monitoring delivery performance, and working with contractors to address issues and improve.
• Ensuring compliance with current CDM regulations.
• Engaging with Asset Management and Operations, identifying synergies, and using lessons learned from previous projects to influence effective designs or solutions.
• Working with design teams and contractors to resolve issues promptly to minimise impact on the programme and cost.
• Assisting design teams (contractors and internal) with practical, buildable solutions to meet the project brief.
• Verifying and approving (assurance) of contractor project plans and pre-construction materials, escalating shortfalls promptly.
• liaising with Operations and contractors to approve passing through key milestones, focusing on Start on Site and Construction Complete.
• Monitoring and approving Take Over tests from Construction Complete where required.
• Managing Takeovers comprehensively.
• Coaching and maximizing team capability to maintain a challenging assurance culture and enable engineers to review and advise project PMs effectively.

Hybrid role based in Thames Valley.

On-site presence required 3-4 days a week, Monday to Friday, 36 hours/week.

The candidate must have a valid driving license and access to a car, with a car allowance of £4,500 per year.

What you should bring to the role

• Chartered Engineer or substantial experience in a similar role.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
• Extensive experience in construction practices within the water/wastewater industries.
• Strong problem-solving skills supporting complex solutions.
• Proven track record in Wastewater and Potable Water Infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of infrastructure project development from design through operation.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction practices.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £62,000 to £68,000 per annum.
• Car allowance of £4,500 per year.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (maximum 12%), with 2x employee contribution.
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Benefits hub offering discounts and wellbeing support.

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Created on 14/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom