Electrical Engineer

Attention Electrical Engineers!

Thames Water is seeking an Electrical Engineer to ensure that the expansion and development of Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works meet correct scope requirements, asset standards, legislation, and design expectations. Join our team and help us provide safe and sustainable waste services to millions of customers across the Thames Valley. Apply now!

What you’ll be doing as an Electrical Engineer

• Develop multiple projects to meet defined needs with best-value solutions at various Wastewater Treatment Works and pumping stations within the Thames Valley and Home Counties.
• Understand and mitigate project risks to reduce Programme and Project delivery Costs.
• Support design sign-off between the Asset Management and Capital Delivery departments as the selected Delivery Stream dictates.
• Provide Technical Assurance for projects during the Delivery, Commissioning, and handover of Assets.

What you should bring to the role of an Electrical Engineer

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or an Engineering HNC or above. Be working towards or open to working towards charter ship status.
• Knowledge of developing technical project solutions and briefs, especially those related to electrical scope.
• Understanding of project delivery in process industries.
• Understanding of H&S in the Construction industry, particularly CDM.
• Understanding of electrical processes and equipment, especially pumps and pipework.

Hybrid – Clearwater Court.  The successful applicant will be expected to be in the office once a week, the remainder of their time will be spent between hybrid working and onsite.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday; this vacancy is open to part-time and full-time applicants.

Having access to a car and a driving licence is essential for this role.

What’s in it for you?
Join our team at Thames Water and be at the heart of delivering projects from initial design to construction and commissioning. As a team member, you'll work alongside a diverse group of individuals across Thames Water and our contractors. Our team, known for its collaborative and dynamic nature, provides an exciting work environment. Be a part of our team and experience the thrill of working together towards a common goal.

• Competitive salary from £40,000 to £55,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days per year, with the 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.
• A wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water 
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities representative of society throughout our company.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing each individual's unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.