Principal Electrical Engineer

This is a really exciting opportunity to lead an Electrical Engineering team within Thames Water's Asset Management and Engineering Team, reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager. Our main goal is to achieve Thames Water’s AMP8 goals and beyond.

In this vital position, you will ensure and oversee engineering regulatory compliance for relevant electrical assets across Thames Water. You will also review and approve electrical designs to guarantee the most cost-effective solutions for our expanding infrastructure.

Your leadership will be crucial in contributing to the continuous improvement of Technical Asset Standards and developing a team of experts in their respective fields.

What you’ll be doing as a Principal Electrical Engineer

• Lead, mentor and develop an Electrical design team.
• Review technical requirements in the project technical briefs to ensure they are accurate.
• Review or approve Electrical designs as appropriate.
• Input and continuously improve Technical Asset Standards.

This role will be at Clearwater Court or Hampton Coal Wharf, Hybrid. You must attend the office and sites as needed for the role and business.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Must be a driver and have access to a car; this role does come with a car allowance.

What you should bring to the role

• Degree level or equivalent with professional chartership likely in your Engineering Discipline.
• A recognised leader with extensive Electrical Engineering experience, covering both High Voltage and Low Voltage Systems,  ideally with meaningful experience in the water industry.
• Knowledge and experience of ICA Engineering and its impact on Electrical Engineering design.
• Understanding of the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of the technology to improve solutions and improve safety.
• Ability to promptly deal with complex inaccuracies or discrepancies in documentation and specifications.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• This role will come with a car allowance of £5.800.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days per year, with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Annual Bonus.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• 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 well-being.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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 in 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? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is ga reat, 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.

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.