About the role:
We are seeking a candidate who is technically strong and well experienced within Water Production to act as a WaterProject Engineer focused on a range of water treatment works, pumping stations and service reservoirs in North London. They will be responsible for the appraisal and investigation of existing plant design and engaging specialist skills to determine optimum engineering solutions for plant modernisation/refurbishment works. Management and delivery of these works in a safe and efficient manner to programme and budget.
The base location for the role will be Thames Gateway WTW. Responsibilities will include this site, in addition to all transmission assets in North London (Pumping Stations, Booster Stations and Service Reservoirs) and the following WTWs: Chingford, Wanstead, Waltham Abby, Hornsey, East Ham
Main Accountabilities
- To carry out engineering appraisals of asset condition, function and failure. Prepare appropriately detailed scope and requirements document.
- Develop operating strategies for water treatment works, including ramp up, ramp down and mothballing in the most efficient way
- To investigate site failures with the aim of reducing repeat trips and shut downProviding engineering solutions for plant modernisation / refurbishment works, providing input to optimise plant operability, maintainability and energy efficiency.
- Managing the procurement process for bought in services, materials and labour, working closely with framework suppliers and approved sub-contractors.
- Leading and managing multi-disciplined site-based teams combining both direct and in-direct labour. Site based co-ordination of multi-disciplined installation/refurbishment works. Comply with Health & Safety Legislation / Thames Water Safety Regulations
Skills, qualifications, experience
- Must have proven working experience in industrial or construction engineering environment.
- BTEC or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, under own initiative to deliver specified outputs.
- Must be an effective communicator with numerate ability and willingness to train & develop personal skill base.
- Detailed knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues with reference to construction works including CDM.
- Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems
What’s in it for you:
Working both indoors and outside, with no one day being the same provides a very interesting working environment. You will be presented with unique challenges whether it’s using your expertise to diagnose a fault or working with your teammate to remove large objects to prevent plant damage.
This role boasts about its great, closely-knit team so you will never be short of support. You will gain experience on a wide range of plant and equipment some of which are innovative investments providing exciting new experiences.
You will also receive competitive benefits as well as full training will be given for health and safety, technical and processes related to the plant.
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our refer-a-friend bonus, where you can receive up to £1,000 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.
We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering all of our teams two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities.
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About us:
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.
As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.
We’re also turning poo into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.
Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with an award-winning mental health and wellbeing strategy.