We have a new opening for a new Clean Water Pre-Planning Engineer, to manage pre-planning enquiries and be accountable for technically assessing at each stage.
What you being doing as the Clean Water Pre-Planning Engineer
Working as part of a small and personable team of engineers, managing a range of clean water planning enquiries, and analysing any requests for new housing developments to connect our clients to the water network. You will take ownership and be the first point of contact for developers following their applications, as well as ensuring our assets are protected throughout the process.
Responsibilities include:
- With both WaterUK and DMeX as our team's key performance indicators, deliver the customer promise by exceeding expectations for statutory.
- Taking ownership of your geographical portfolio.
- Engage with many stakeholders both internal and external – Internal: Stakeholders will include internal departments such as Asset Planners, Operations and others. External: Local Planning Authorities, environmental agencies, product manufacturers, major developers, global consultancies, small developers, contractors and customers.
- Efficient and professional communication with developers, keeping them well-informed throughout the process.
- Build strong relationships to improve overall customer satisfaction.
- Develop expertise in relevant legislation.
- Stay fully up-to-date and knowledgeable on the most recent service level agreements and WaterUK metrics.
Clearwater Court, Reading
Hybrid – Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm – Required to be in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Shift pattern as detailed below:
8.00am – 4pm / 9.00am – 5pm
What you should bring to the role
- Hold A-Level qualifications.
- Previous working experience in a similar position.
- Strong communication skills at all levels, both written and verbal.
- Competent IT skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to liaise and negotiate effectively.
- Team player.
What’s in it for you?
- Offering a starting salary of between £33,000 - £49,000 per annum depending on knowledge, experience suitability.
- 26 days of holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service.
- Contributory pension - maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
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 need to 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 business.
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 the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
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, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.