Engineering Solutions Lead

We are looking for an Engineering Solutions Lead to join our Waste Network Operations Team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the Engineering Solutions team in Waste Network Operations, responsible for delivering a suite of both planned and reactive DMC programmes. We are looking for an ambitious Civil Engineer to manage the day-to-day delivery of planned wastewater intervention programmes, whilst dynamically supporting frontline operations to tackle complex civil engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment.

The role will require line management and leadership duties, while acting as a technical discipline across operations to support skills growth and identify innovation opportunities within project delivery. We are seeking an engineering professional (civil) who has significant experience within a design and construction delivery background, whilst having core project/programme management skills in relation to budgeting, forecasting and cost control. Previous experience in either an engineering or operational-based role is critical, with the individual being passionate about driving change and working with stakeholders to combat challenges.

What you will be doing as an Engineering Solution Lead:

• Management of circa. 25 million pounds CAPEX delivery per year.
• Driving H&S management and CDM practices within programme delivery.
• Assuring project briefs and programme specifications.
• Assuring technical specifications and TW design standards.
• Managing the delivery supply chain alongside the appropriate Contract Manager.
• Civil Engineering technical support to project/programme delivery and operations.
• De-risking and solution development.
• Line management and visible leadership.
• Ability to network and influence.
• Building resilience in Civil Engineering of waste operations.
• Ownership of emergency network outages (rising main/gravity failure incidents).
• Process improvement in delivery/management of works.
• Liaison/Networking with internal stakeholders (CD, Major Projects, Developer Services etc.).

What should you bring to the role?

• Degree educated in Civil Engineering.
• IOSH or NEBOSH Qualified.
• Waste networks operational experience would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of contracts/commercial delivery mechanisms.
• Direct experience of pipe replacement techniques (open-cut & trenchless).
• Experience in waste network design projects.
• Experience in managing design, delivery, and handover of projects.
• An understanding of Client, PD and PC duties under CDM 2015 + H&S best practice.
• Can reactively respond to operations and attend sites around the estate.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary between £60,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Annual Bonus.
• Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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.

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.

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. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.