Mechanical Engineer

Are you a mechanical engineer looking for a pivotal role in London? Capital Delivery is seeking an engineer to ensure our projects meet our high standards of design, delivery, and health and safety. You'll be instrumental in driving substantial enhancements to our water treatment works and other clean water assets. Join the intelligent client, Thames Water, in making a profound impact on our capital investment ambitions. Apply now to be part of our team!
What you’ll be doing as an Engineer

• Coordinate the development of Project Briefs based on the needs defined by Asset Management.
• Understand project risks and coordinate mitigation activities, which include collecting documents and information to inform contractor pricing and risk provision.
• Prepare and support technical reviews through the projects' Definition, De-Risking, and Detail Design phases.
• Provide Technical assurance during the delivery, commissioning, and handover of Assets.
• Carry out Technical Assurance checks and audits of Contractor activities and outputs through the detailed design and Construction phases of projects.

What you should bring to the role of an Engineer 

• Engineering HNC or HND or Degree with an operational or delivery background.
• Preferably, you will have ICA, mechanical engineering, or process engineering skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of Health and Safety in the Construction Industry.
• Hybrid – Hampton Coal Wharf.
• 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, we are open to part-time and full-time applicants for this role.

What’s in it for you?
Join our team at Thames Water and be at the heart of delivering projects from initial design to construction and commissioning. As a team member, you'll work alongside a diverse group of individuals across Thames Water and our contractors. Our team is known for its collaborative and dynamic nature, providing an exciting work environment. Be a part of our team and experience the thrill of working together towards a common goal.

• Competitive salary from £40,000 to £55,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days per year, 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.
• A wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

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 must 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 company.
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 each individual's unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences.
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. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.