Construction Assurance Engineer

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job title: Construction and Integration Engineer Ref 39612

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB

Contract type: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Salary: Competitive salary from £40,000 to £60,000 per annum depending on skills and experience of successful candidate

Job grade: B

Closing date: 14/03/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for you to significantly impact the development and modernisation of our Clean Water Infrastructure in the Thames Valley and the surrounding areas. As the successful candidate, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to ensure the continued future delivery of essential services while safeguarding our environment within the Water Industry.

What you’ll be doing as a Construction and Integration Engineer

• Supporting essential design and delivery reviews, identifying risks and issues, and working with stakeholders to resolve them.
• Carry out health and safety audits to ensure relevant issues are corrected.
• Focus on the construction phase of wastewater projects, assessing and reporting project progress, acting to rectify issues, and taking the lead on the escalation process if necessary. Ensure all non-conformance is identified and corrected.
• Manage, identify, and resolve snags and liaise with Operators and contractors after the takeover to handle defects, the aftercare process, and performance testing.
• Monitor, agree on, and approve Takeover tests with the project team.
• Ensure that the required project documentation meets our specifications and that the information for taking over is approved.
• Work as an active member of one or more project teams with one or more of our contractors.

Requirements:

• HNC or above in an appropriate engineering subject or background in a similar role.
• Knowledge of health and safety on construction sites or an SMSTS qualification can be offered as part of the role if the holder is not currently holding it.
• Understanding of design, construction, and operations within industries like the theatre sector.
• Background in project delivery and integration within the construction sector.
• Confidence in communicating with various levels of stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £40,000 to £60,000 per annum.
• Car allowance of £4,500 a year.
• 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.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. 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 and our planet.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.