Construction Assurance Engineer - #1719023

We have an exciting opportunity for you to significantly impact the development and modernisation of our Water and Wastewater 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 our Treatment Plants.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 and Integration 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 wastewater projects, assessing and reporting project progress, acting to rectify issues, and taking the lead on the escalation process if necessary. Also, ensure that all non-conformances are identified and corrected.
• Managing, identifying, and resolving snags and liaising with Operators and contractors after the takeover to handle defects, the 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.

We are recruiting for two roles, which will both be based at 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 - the role comes with a car allowance of £4,500 per annum.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 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 wastewater sector.
• Have a background in project delivery and integration within the construction sector.
• Be confident in communicating with various levels of stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?This is a fantastic opportunity for an established construction and project management professional to work alongside skilled Thames Water project teams. This will enable you to build upon your career into other others of Project Delivery, we have to be able to deliver life’s essential service.

• Competitive salary from £40,000 to £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Car allowance of £4,500 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perksWho 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 valuesWorking at Thames WaterThames 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.So, 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.The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.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. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.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.