Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Our Project Engineers manage all aspects of their projects, including initial scoping of the need, competitively tendering the work, contractor procurement, site set up and inductions, and health and safety inspections, through to commissioning, training and handover to the operations teams.

What you will be doing as a Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of delivering essential Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects across the Thames Valley area. Your work will directly improve the performance, safety and efficiency of our sites.

You will be:

* Managing and delivering a portfolio of projects, with a typical value between one hundred thousand and £1 million per project.

* Taking responsibility for up to 15 live projects at once, while progressing others through scoping, design and tendering.

* Developing innovative and modern solutions to operational challenges, helping us improve site efficiency and deliver real value to our customers.

* Collaborating with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost effective, low‑risk solutions — working closely with the Controller of Premises at each location.

* Championing our zero‑compromise approach to health and safety, ensuring every contractor meets our standards and every project is delivered safely.

Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
Location – Working at a location based within the Thames Valley area, including Swindon, Didcot, Oxford, Newbury, Reading and Slough.

What you should bring to the role

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about engineering and confident managing multiple projects in a busy, operational environment.

You should bring:

* A background in Mechanical, Electrical/ICA or Civil Engineering.

* Formal engineering qualifications — strongly encouraged.

* Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to engage internal colleagues, site teams and external contractors.

* A proactive, self‑motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and deliver high‑quality results.

* A solid understanding of Health & Safety standards, particularly construction-related requirements and CDM.

* Project Management experience (desirable).

* Industry experience (highly advantageous, but not essential).

What’s in it for you?

* Offering a salary up to £56,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

* Plus, a Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum.

* 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus, bank holidays).

* Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12%
-2x employee contribution.

* Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to 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, 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…