About the role:
Leading a team of approximately 10 Lead Design Engineers for the design and technical assurance of water and wastewater network projects. The role will be part of the intelligent client Thames Water needs to be able to deliver its ambitious AMP7 programme of works.
Key Accountabilities:
- Plan the design activities for a large portfolio of projects and allocate appropriate resources. Being able to identify and forecast resources needs is a key requirement
- Responsible for engineering activities from the outline design stage, through tendering and tender assessment, to the technical assurance of contractor’s designs, commissioning and hand-over
- Act as the point of contact for Project Managers for all technical related matters
- Act as the key contact for the role of CDM Designer or Principal Designer particularly for urgent projects where the design is undertaken by the in-house engineers
- Undertake health and safety inspection of construction sites, and work continually with the design team and construction engineers towards zero accidents
- Be competent in risk management, including risk identification, mitigation and control. The ability to ‘de-risk’ and add value during the outline design stage, before contract award, is a key requirement for this position
- Undertake design reviews ensuring robust and safe solutions whilst meeting business and operational requirements
Key Accountabilities
- Provide the technical input into ‘de-risking’ Project Briefs to maximise value
- Provide the technical sign-off and assurance during technical delivery including handover
- Ensure we are compliant with engineering-based regulatory requirements in their area
- Support the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for engineering
- Support the establishment of a cohesive, sustainable engineering structure from graduate to industry experts that leads Thames Water’s engineering requirements into AMP8 and beyond
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
- A recognised leader in engineering with considerable experience in the field of Water and Wastewater Network including large pumping stations
- Proven ability to lead large teams to deliver a portfolio of projects
- Understanding of the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements
- Excellent leadership and communication skills both internally and externally
- Ability to collaborate with, and influence, senior colleagues
- Budget management experience
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent with a professional chartership
- Possess a passion for continuous professional development and with an active approach to driving diversity within engineering at Thames Water
What’s in it for you:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the newly established engineering team within Thames Water’s Capital Delivery business area and you will be able to help shape a wide portfolio of challenging projects.
Our competitive salary and package include a competitive bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, an excellent contributory pension, and 26 days holiday. There is also a wider benefits scheme which includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans and loyalty awards for continuous service plus discounts at a wide range of retailers via Benefits on Taps. We also have a referral scheme, where you can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.
We’re proud to be here for our local community, offering everyone two days paid volunteer to 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 waste 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 award-winning mental health and well-being strategy.