Electrical Engineer in Oxford

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to work across our sites in Bicester (OX25 2NY) and Oxford (OX4 4YU). The successful candidate will form part of the electrical services team in order to provide specialist technical support and electrical safety support. As the successful candidate, your role will be to undertake technical assessments and audits of Thames Water’s electrical personnel, and provide detailed technical reports and presentations, purveying the gravity of the needs, as well as providing low‑voltage electrical technical support to our operations managers. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to Thames Water’s environmental impact, and you will be actively helping to reduce pollution from our sites.

What you’ll be doing as the Electrical Engineer:

• Be a technical lead in projects and investigations.
• Champion Thames Water's Electrical safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Delivery of LV electrical safety improvement projects.
• Support around 12 line managers with approximately 40 electrically skilled technicians, with the recruitment and development of their electrical staff.
• Act as an Authorised Person (LV) across a geographical area issuing Permits to Work completed in line with the Electrical Safety Rules.
• Technical oversight and direction to newly qualified or appointed technicians.
• Practical and theoretical assessment of technical staff against the company’s electrical policy and procedures.
• Appoint technicians in line with job role and technical competence.
• Follow up with field‑based assessments, identify skill gaps or fade through electrical safety audits.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to address skill gaps, some of which will require classroom‑based and practical teaching.
• Leading local electrical technical community forums.

Base Location: Hybrid role - To be based across multiple sites, including Bicester STW, OX25 2NY and Oxford STW, Oxford, OX4 4XU

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday, plus inclusion on a standby rota. All PPE, Tools, plus a car allowance are provided.

What you should bring to the role:

• You should be a time‑served apprentice with significant experience in mechanical/electrical systems or with NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Understanding of BS7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations) is key to the success of this role.
• A problem solver, able to identify potential issues and implement solutions, or escalate if required.
• An excellent communicator, providing technical expertise to Internal and External staff and contractors.
• Resilient, adapting to the pressures of work and working in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, under own initiative to design and standards.
• Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety issues relevant to the industry.
• Team player who can work in many different teams, showing respect for others, providing helpful feedback and supporting the development of others.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary between £54,000 and £58,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Car Allowance payment.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• 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.

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at 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 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 be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

Why choose us?

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

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 and meet colleagues.

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.