[ref. p56826801] Civil Engineer
Working closely with senior engineers, you will develop concepts and outline designs for various infrastructure projects, primarily for the wastewater team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a sustainable engineering structure that is making a significant impact.
What you’ll be doing as a Civil Engineer
This exciting opportunity is in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and the day-to-day duties include:
- Evaluating root causes of problems in our wastewater network.
- Undertaking site visits.
- Ensuring that safe, sustainable solutions & designs are developed.
- Preparing calculations, designs, study reports, specifications, drawings, and H&S documentation.
- Liaising with other engineering disciplines to ensure that the civil engineering design caters to their needs.
- Provide civil engineering input into asset surveys and plant condition assessments, feasibility studies,whole-life costing, and preliminary designs.
Hybrid – Clearwater Court, you will be required in the office and on-site 2-3 days a week and as the business requires.
36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
What you should bring to the role- Be educated to degree level or other appropriate technical qualification in Civil Engineering.
- Some post-qualification experience as a civil engineer designing drainage networks, pump stations and pipelines.
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our Engineering regulatory requirements.
- Possess the ability to use your initiative and undertake tasks efficiently and objectively.
- Have excellent communication and influencing skills to engage with our colleagues and stakeholders.
- Deliver exceptional service through a passionate and positive approach, taking accountability for your role while working accurately and flexibly within a busy team.
What’s in it for you?
In addition to a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance, this role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, contribute to a sustainable engineering structure, and shape the future of Thames Water in AMP8 and beyond.
- Competitive salary from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.
- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution
- Maximum of 12%
- 2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
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 complimentary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, 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.