Join Thames Water as a Senior Engineer – Drive Innovation within Capital Delivery Projects

Seize this exciting opportunity to be part of Thames Water’s dynamic team, leading the delivery of high-impact capital projects. As a Senior Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in the transformation and modernisation of sewage treatment works across the Thames Valley area.

This is more than just a job—it’s your chance to shape the future. You'll ensure projects meet the highest standards of design, delivery, and health & safety, while championing sustainability and engineering excellence. Your technical expertise will not only uphold our rigorous standards but also drive continuous improvement and innovation across our infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Project Engineer

• Get the proper technical outcomes from the Project Definition Briefs and maximise value by understanding risks and providing mitigation.
• Input and continuously improve Technical Asset Standards.
• Provide Design sign-off between Asset Management and Capital Delivery as dictated by the Delivery Stream.
• Provide Technical assurance during the delivery, commissioning, and handover of Assets.

Hybrid working at Clearwater Court. You will be required on-site and in the office 2-3 days a week.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• Engineering HNC or HND / Degree within an Engineering Discipline.
• Knowledge of developing technical project solutions and Briefs in their specific discipline.
• Understanding of project delivery in process industries.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Construction Industry.
• Understanding of industrial processes in the engineering discipline.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Benefits including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all, supporting our customers, communities, and the environment. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where every day counts. Enjoy fast-tracked career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or science labs, we welcome passionate individuals eager to improve the world of water.

If you’re seeking a sustainable career that makes a difference and helps protect water resources for future generations, join us. We support you every step of the way to build a better future for our customers, region, and planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Learn more about why to choose us.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome. We aim to remove barriers to success and provide support throughout the recruitment process. Assistance is available if needed.

During crises, we rally to support our customers. Join Team Thames as an ambassador, with full training provided. It’s a rewarding experience to learn more about our business and colleagues.