Electrical Engineering Project Lead
39256

£56,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Guildford, Surrey

Engineering And Technical

Posted 13 days ago

Expires In 16 Days

Job Description

As an Engineering Project Lead, we seek a self-motivated candidate to manage engineering projects' end-to-end delivery on Thames Water’s operational sites.

Our Project Leads manage all aspects of their projects including initial scoping of the need, competitively tendering the work, contractor procurement, site set up and inductions, and health and safety inspections, through to commissioning, training and handover to the operations teams.

What you will be doing as an Electrical Engineering Project Lead
  • Manage and deliver a portfolio of Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects, with a typical value of £40,000 to £400,000 per project.
  • Responsibility for up to 15 live projects at any time, with further projects in the scoping and tendering phase.
  • We are developing innovative and modern solutions to operational problems, making our sites more efficient and delivering value for money for our customers.
  • Working with our operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost solutions that are both cost-effective and have minimal risk. This includes the Controller of Premises for the site you are working at. (no need to have this last past?)
  • Overseeing our zero-compromise health and safety policy to everyone working on your project.
  • Working collaboratively with delivery partners and contractors to ensure that schemes are delivered on time.
  • Maintaining compliance with our Asset Standards, associated British & International Standards and professional codes of conduct.
  • Financial forecasting of all live projects and reporting on the value of work done (VOWD).
  • Drafting, vetting and approving pre-construction information, project programs, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans (CPP).
  • Overseeing the commissioning, training and handover of completed projects to the operations teams.
  • Ensuring that completion documents are available and handed over including test certificates, operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and as-constructed drawings.
For this role, you will receive a car allowance, so a driving licence is required

Location – Guildford

This role will require you to travel to multiple sites depending on the project that you are working on. You will be required to use your vehicle, but a car allowance is paid to you monthly.

Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

Please note that the internal job title for this role is Project Engineer.

What you should bring to the role
  • Having a background in Electrical Engineering is essential.
  • Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged.
  • Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously. This includes internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors.
  • Additionally, you will have the ability to 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 Project Management is desirable.
  • Industry experience would be highly advantageous but not essential.

What’s in it for you?
  • Offering up to £56,000 per annum depending on experience and skills.
  • 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.
  • Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, 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

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 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.
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