Exciting opportunity alert! We seek a high-performing Principal Engineer to lead the technical delivery of a groundbreaking project in our second-largest business-critical 100 million pounds investment project at a wastewater treatment facility. This project is essential for maintaining a thriving network while fostering development and expansion.

What you’ll be doing as a Principal Engineer

  • Plan and guide the design activities necessary to deliver the solution safely. Manage and monitor these activities to meet or exceed the project milestones and allocated budgets.
  • Responsible for the Technical Assurance of detailed designs by contractors, design change reviews and Asset Standard waiver applications during construction.
  • Provide the Project Teams with the support they need during the commissioning and handover of assets.
  • We undertake Health and Safety audits of construction sites to provide visible leadership and, therefore, improve our Health, Safety, and Well-Being performance.
  • Competent in risk management, including risk identification, mitigation, and control. The ability to de-risk and add value is crucial for this position.

Hybrid—Clearwater Court or Slough Sewage Treatment Works: The business requires you to work on-site or in the office three days a week.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

A driver's licence and car access would benefit this role, which comes with a £5,800 car allowance.

What you should bring to the role

  • Demonstrable track record of delivering complex projects in the built environment, infrastructure or utility industry.
  • An engineering or other relevant degree, preferably Chartered, or qualification within a business or project management arena.
  • Knowledgeable in managing contract specification preparation, tendering, and tender evaluation processes with experience in negotiation.
  • You will have a background in managing successful, relevant activities, such as capital projects. You will be experienced in delivering quality work with an excellent customer focus.
  • Demonstrating your capability with risk-based and analytical decision-making and using your excellent verbal and written skills, along with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • You will have knowledge and experience in delivering major engineering infrastructure projects valued at up to and above £100m in an infrastructure regulatory environment.
  • Process design engineering capability and knowledge, including advanced wastewater treatment.

What’s in it for you?

Your contributions will significantly shape Thames Water's Capital Delivery program and Turnaround plan. Join us in embracing the inspiring changes that lie ahead at Thames Water!

  • Competitive salary from £52,000 to £75,000 per annum.
  • Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
  • Car Allowance of £5,800.
  • Annual Bonus.
  • Private Medical Health Care.
  • Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of 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 and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.