Project Engineer - Thames

Project Engineer - Thames

Posted Today by Rise Technical

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Farnborough

Summary: Immediate requirement for a Project Engineer to oversee multiple pumping station refurbishment projects within the Thames Water network. This hands-on, site-based role demands an experienced professional capable of coordinating site activities and ensuring project delivery aligns with safety and specification standards. The position is contract-based for 8-12 weeks with a competitive day rate. Candidates must be available for an immediate start and possess relevant experience in the water utilities sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee pumping station refurbishment and upgrade projects across the Thames Water region
  • Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure works progress to programme
  • Ensure labour, materials, plant, and equipment are available and scheduled correctly
  • Monitor project progress, site quality, and health & safety compliance
  • Liaise with clients, site managers, engineers, and project stakeholders
  • Resolve site issues and keep projects moving efficiently to programme and budget

Key Skills:

  • Proven Project Engineer experience within water, utilities, pumping stations, or industrial infrastructure
  • Able to manage multiple contractors and site activities independently
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installations
  • Experience working on Thames Water or other UK water utility projects advantageous
  • Full UK Driving Licence and able to travel across the Thames region
  • Available for an immediate start

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Farnborough

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job description

Project Engineer (Pumping Stations)
Thames Water Region
Contract ¦ 8-12 Weeks ¦ Immediate Start ¦ Competitive Day Rate

Immediate requirement for a Project Engineer to support multiple pumping station refurbishment projects across the Thames Water network.

This is a hands-on site-based role suited to an experienced Project Engineer who can work autonomously, coordinate site activities, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

The Role:

  • Oversee pumping station refurbishment and upgrade projects across the Thames Water region
  • Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure works progress to programme
  • Ensure labour, materials, plant, and equipment are available and scheduled correctly
  • Monitor project progress, site quality, and health & safety compliance
  • Liaise with clients, site managers, engineers, and project stakeholders
  • Resolve site issues and keep projects moving efficiently to programme and budget

The Person:

  • Proven Project Engineer experience within water, utilities, pumping stations, or industrial infrastructure
  • Able to manage multiple contractors and site activities independently
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installations
  • Experience working on Thames Water or other UK water utility projects advantageous
  • Full UK Driving Licence and able to travel across the Thames region
  • Available for an immediate start


Reference: BBBH264496

To apply, click Apply Now or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary roles.
The salary/rate advertised is dependent on experience. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Key Locations:
Farnborough, Aldershot, Camberley, Fleet, Basingstoke, Reading, Woking, Guildford, Bracknell, Slough, London, Reading, Bracknell

Keywords:
Project Engineer, Water Industry, Thames Water, Pumping Stations, Pump Station Refurbishment, Utilities Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Site Engineer, Water Infrastructure, MEICA, Site Manager, Subcontractor Management, CIS Contract, Water Treatment, Wastewater, Project Delivery, Immediate Start, Contract Engineer, Utilities Projects

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.