Construction Engineer

at  Thames Water Utilites

We have an exciting opportunity for you to significantly impact the development and modernization of our Sewage Treatment Works in London and the surrounding areas. As the successful candidate, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to ensure the continued delivery of essential services while safeguarding our environment within the Sewage Treatment Plants.
Join us in our ambitious Turnaround Plan as we strive to enhance and innovate our Sewage Treatment Works.
Please apply now to join a dedicated team committed to providing vital services and protecting our planet for future generations.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A CONSTRUCTION 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.
• We are focused on the construction phase of projects, assessing and reporting project progress, acting to rectify issues, and taking the lead on the escalation process if necessary. Also, ensure all non-conformance is identified and corrected.
• Managing the identification and resolution of snags and liaising with Operators and contractors after the takeover to handle the defects, aftercare process, and performance testing.
• Monitored, agreed on, and approved Takeover tests with the project team.
• Ensure that the required project documentation meets our specifications and that the information for taking over is approved.
• Working as an active member of one or more project teams with one or more of our contractors.
  Hybrid – Maple Lodge or Hampton Coal Wharf– Hybrid.
  As part of this role, you must be on site 3-4 days a week, 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
  The successful candidate must drive and have a car.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE ROLE

• Have an HNC or above in an appropriate engineering subject or background in a similar role.
• Knowledge of health and safety on construction sites or holding of an SMSTS qualification can be offered as part of the role if the holder is not currently holding it.
• Understand design, construction, and operations within industries like the water sector.
• Have a background in project delivery within the construction sector.
• Be confident in communicating with various levels of stakeholders.
• Foster a positive Health and safety culture within the team and contractors, ensuring we assert all environmental and Health and safety statutory obligations.