Electrical or ICA Project Engineer

Are you an experienced Electrical or ICA Project Engineer from the water sector who excels in hands-on delivery and being fully present on site to drive projects forward? Are you ready to shape the future of clean water for millions of customers? We’re looking for a driven, hands-on Engineering Project Manager who thrives on seeing projects through from first idea to final handover. If you’re energised by solving complex engineering challenges, leading contractors and stakeholders, and delivering high-impact CAPEX projects that keep essential services running safely and efficiently, this is your opportunity to make a real difference across Thames Water’s operational sites.

What you’ll be doing as an Electrical or ICA Project Engineer:

• Deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects valued between £100k–£1M.
• Lead multiple live projects simultaneously, with additional schemes progressing through scoping and tendering.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions that improve site efficiency and deliver value for customers.
• Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost low-risk, cost-effective solutions.
• Enforce a zero-compromise Health & Safety culture, including monthly audits.
• Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure timely project delivery.
• Ensure adherence to Asset Standards, relevant British/International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Produce financial forecasts for all live projects and report on VOWD.
• Prepare, review and approve project documentation, including pre-construction information, programmes, RAMS and CPPs.
• Manage commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to operations teams.
• Ensure all completion documentation is delivered, including test certificates, O&M manuals, H&S files and as-built drawings.

What you should bring to the role:

• Preferably have a background in Electrical or ICA Engineering. Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged. Ideally holding at least a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline or relevant experience.
• Have knowledge of Clean Water Processing.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously, including internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
• Work with minimum supervision, be self-motivated and driven, and use your initiative to deliver high-quality work.
• Understanding of Health and Safety standards, with particular reference to construction works, including CDM.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to a wide range of benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances – including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

Location and Working Hours:

• Location – Your base location will be the Hampton WTW site, covering the West London sites. This role will require travel to multiple sites depending on the project that you are working on. A full driving licence is required, and a car allowance is paid monthly.
• Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

Who are we?

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.

Why choose us?

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where each day you can make a difference. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll support you every step of the way. Together we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

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.