Senior Commissioning Engineer

We seek a Senior Commissioning Assurance Engineer to oversee the successful commissioning of our Sewage treatment works in development and ensure that Thames Water interfacing projects are commissioned to the required standards.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Commissioning  Engineer

• Review and monitor MEICA design deliverables and related project risks and provide expertise to support the work of the design manager and project commissioning manager.
• Review and provide timely answers to relevant technical queries raised by the Main Works Contractors and other parties. Liaise with MWCs MEICA Design Coordinator and Commissioning teams to ensure plant commissioning requirements are incorporated at the design stage and include the inappropriate scope of works.
• Ensure that the assets being provided by contractors for transfer to TWUL (Thames Water) are constructed and commissioned to the correct standards and quality.
• Liaise with the Area Delivery Engineers to ensure that the TWUL operational assets and resources are available to enable the MWC’s works to progress as programmed.
• Play a vital role in the planning of worksite commissioning and the delivery of the system commissioning activities.
• Assist in the development of Commissioning Programmes. Provide input into Commissioning Strategy Reviews and Documentation—review and development of Compliance & Commissioning Plan.
• Play a vital role in the assurance of handover deliverables.

Hybrid - Guildford Sewage Treatment Works - working 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle will be required. This role will come with a £4.500 car allowance.

What you should bring to the role

• Instrumentation/Controls and SCADA.
• Electrical Engineering.
• On-site technical assurance and commissioning of assets.
• Knowledge of construction/MEICA practices associated with working on and near existing assets.
• Knowledge of construction health and safety matters and the risks associated with working near or on wastewater assets.
• Knowledge of the inspection, witness testing and handover of constructed or installed assets.

What’s in it for you?

This role provides an excellent challenge for an experienced Senior Technical Assurance Civil Engineer to join Thames Water’s Major Projects team, working on some of the most significant and complex wastewater treatment, renewable energy, and potable water treatment projects in the UK water industry.

• Competitive salary from £40,000 - £60,000 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 complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, 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 enriching 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. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.