Senior Project Engineer

Step into a role where your engineering expertise shapes the future

Join us as a Senior Project Engineer in Thames Water’s dynamic Capital Delivery team and play a key role in delivering high‑quality project design, safe and efficient delivery, and outstanding customer outcomes. Working alongside a Principal Engineer, you’ll help uphold the standards that keep our major infrastructure projects running smoothly — and your contribution will make a meaningful impact across the business.

• Lead design engineering for Water Network Projects in line with project delivery procedures
• Take a lead role in planning and delivering design activities
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet time and cost targets
• Act as the key contact for the CDM Designer or Principal Designer responsibilities
• Apply strong risk management skills — identifying, mitigating, and controlling risks, and adding value during outline design
• Provide technical assurance during the delivery, commissioning, and handover of assets
• Manage multiple projects and oversee work delivered by external consultants

This is a hybrid role based in Maple Lodge, with 2–3 days a week on site within London and the Thames Valley

36 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

• Degree‑level education (or equivalent) in Civil or Mechanical engineering discipline, plus professional chartership
• Strong experience in water network design and technical assurance
• A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders
• Experience managing project teams and taking accountability for delivery
• Confidence using company IT systems and Office software

• Competitive salary from £55,000 to £68,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Access to many benefits to help you take care of you 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.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.