Pertemps Thames Water

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Pertemps Thames Water Croydon, London
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our South London team at Thames Water as a Night Network Service Technician. This is an exciting and varied customer-facing role where, day to day, you will be resolving customer network challenges to ensure minimal disruption to customer supply. You will be meeting and helping different people every day, working on a variety of projects ensuring that the best service is given to our customers. What you will be doing as a Night Network Service Technician Taking personal ownership of customer queries and responding to and resolving issues at their homes or places of work. Collaborating with contractors to do planned and unplanned work and investigating clean water networks to resolve poor performance, including high or low pressure, leakage, metering queries and loss of supply out in the field. You will also help control burst mains, ensuring isolation to facilitate planned work, emergency repairs and maintenance. Looking after valve operations, water sampling and valve checks and planning. As the role involves driving daily, the ideal candidate will hold a full UK driving licence and be happy to drive between jobs. Base Location: Stroud Green - Croydon - CR0 8YY Working Pattern: Night Shifts (Monday-Sunday) 20:00-06:30, however, you will be required to work day shifts (Monday-Friday) for the training period of 6 months. What you should bring to the role? To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are: Previous experience in a similar role or utilities-based environment. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, so previous customer service experience within a constantly changing environment is essential. Have excellent customer service experience. Have a can-do and positive attitude. Be initiative-taking. Be assured of completing tasks to the best of your ability. Have excellent time management. Have a solution-focused attitude. Full UK Driving Licence Required. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Having a basic knowledge of domestic plumbing or water mains and leakage would be advantageous but not essential, as full training is provided. What's in it for you? Offering a starting salary from £31,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. This role also comes with a van PPE a fuel card. Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay! Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) 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 Wate r 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. 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 and meet colleagues. 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.
Pertemps Thames Water Newbury, Berkshire
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Network Service Technician to join Thames Water on a full-time, permanent basis. Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km's of pipes, to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing. This is an exciting and varied customer-facing role where day-to-day you will be resolving customer network challenges to ensure minimal disruption to customer supply. You will be supporting with a variety of projects, ensuring the best service is given to our customers. Base Location: Speen - Newbury - RG14 1RT, with travel to other Thames Valley sites required Hours: 38 hours per week, with a standby rota What you will be doing as a Network Service Technician Taking personal ownership of customer queries and complaints, and responding to and resolving issues at their homes or places of work. Working with contractors to do planned and unplanned work, investigating clean water networks to resolve poor performance including high or low pressure, leakage, metering queries, and loss of supply out in the field. Supporting the operation of the mains network, including controlling burst mains, ensuring isolation to facilitate planned work, emergency repairs, and maintenance. Looking after valve operations, water sampling, and valve checks and planning. Working in compliance with company procedures including Business Operating Plans, Health & Safety, and Streetworks legislation. The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are: Full UK driving licence is essential as travelling between sites will be required; a company van will be provided. Excellent customer service and communication skills. An enthusiastic, can-do attitude. Be confident at completing hands-on tasks independently to the best of your ability. Strong IT skills. Basic knowledge of domestic plumbing or water mains/leakage would be desirable. What's in it for you? Salary starting from £29,000 per annum. Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days, and a wider benefits scheme Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay! Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know; 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 and meet colleagues. 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.
Pertemps Thames Water Reading, Berkshire
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer , you will play a critical role in delivering Thames Water's cyber strategy, with responsibility for the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of security capabilities across IT and OT environments. You will engineer and maintain the technical capabilities that enable early threat detection, rapid and consistent response, and sustained cyber risk reduction , while translating cyber risk, regulatory, and business demands into practical, measurable, and operationally sustainable security controls . This is a hands on engineering role for individuals who enjoy building resilient security capabilities, integrating platforms and telemetry, and turning strategy, risk, and incident learnings into practical engineering outcomes. The role requires a strong understanding of security engineering concepts, infrastructure technologies, and best practices, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across IT, OT, and security operations to drive continuous improvement. You must be able to obtain Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) Clearance to be eligible for this position. What you'll be doing as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement and maintain security controls to meet business, compliance, and risk mitigation requirements; ensuring controls are effective, measurable, and operationally sustainable. Implement and maintain detection and response capabilities through SIEM integration with security controls and IT systems, with a focus on reducing time to detect and time to remediate through improved pre incident engineering. Participation in a 24x7 on call support rota, responding to SIEM health alerts and restoring log ingestion where required. Manage use cases, perform data enrichment, and define standardised and automated containment workflows. Develop and manage operational procedures and reporting methodology. Manage and oversee security technology platforms (e.g. SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and email security). Monitor ongoing control performance and coordinate remediation where gaps are found. Automate operation procedures and reporting processes and integrate outputs into risk reporting frameworks. Liaise with IT and OT teams to ensure controls are implemented according to agreed baselines. Align control design with industry standards, regulations, and best practices. (e.g. NIS, ISO27001, GDPR). Support audits, reviews, and assessments of security controls. Identify and implement improvements to control coverage and resilience. Proactively advise on technology, best practices, and delivery models. Base location - Hybrid - Clearwater Court, Reading. Working pattern - 36 hours Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role Experience in Security Engineering, with a focus on detection & response engineering in an enterprise environment. Strong understanding of both IT and OT systems and infrastructure. Experience in identifying and remediating cyber risks in evolving digital environments. Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, email security and identity and access management technologies (e.g. Entra ID, CyberArk). Familiarity with a range of operating systems and security considerations across SaaS, IaaS, end-user computing, and server estate. Sound knowledge of cloud and network security technologies. Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills. Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Industry certification(s) such as CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA Security , or SC-200. It would be great if you also had Previous experience working in a large, complex infrastructure-based or water utility organisation. Experience in systems or network administration in IT and/or OT environments. Experience leading or mentoring others in delivering cybersecurity outcomes. Security engineering vendor or product certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Tenable, or CyberArk. What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £78,000 per annum depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) 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 Wate r 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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 and meet colleagues. 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.
Pertemps Thames Water Hampton, Middlesex
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
As an Operational Technology (OT) Compute System Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and supporting OT-specific enterprise systems and applications. These business-critical systems play a key role in enabling operational technology services for both the end customer and the wider business. This role involves ensuring that all systems under the compute remit remain compliant, secure, and aligned with industry standards. You will contribute to the resolution of infrastructure issues and help deliver new solutions as required by the business. A driving licence is essential for this position. What you'll be doing as a Compute System Engineer Support the ongoing maintenance and lifecycle management of existing OT compute infrastructure, including patching and license management. Work closely with business stakeholders to understand and deliver new technical solutions, including cloud-based technologies, in support of future needs. Act as a key point of contact for incident response, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to act quickly under pressure. Assist in the design and implementation of infrastructure changes, including both high-level and low-level technical designs. Ensure domain system security compliance through audits, reviews, and proactive management. Support the delivery of regular updates across the full technology stack, including application, OS, BIOS, and hypervisors. Administer and support a wide range of enterprise technologies, including Active Directory, SCCM, VMware, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Dell OpenManage Enterprise, Canonical patching tools, NTP, PKI/certificates, and hybrid Azure environments. Contribute to the integration and evolution of Industry 4.0 solutions within the OT compute domain. Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (following probation and prerequisites) to provide emergency support for critical OT systems. Support and collaborate with other technical teams in delivering infrastructure improvements and new deployments. Stay current with industry best practices and demonstrate the ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the compute domain. Engage in personal development and training to ensure capability across required technologies. You will be required to be a part of our mandatory standby for our 24/7 support in this role. Base location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court, Reading. Working pattern: 36 hours Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role Higher education qualification (HNC or equivalent experience) in an engineering or IT discipline. Proven experience in maintaining, patching, and supporting infrastructure and enterprise systems. Security clearance to SC level. Familiarity with enterprise application administration, including Active Directory, SCCM, VMware, AV software, and Azure cloud services. Knowledge of IP communications and networking, including LAN and WAN. Understanding of industry-specific SCADA systems, or willingness to learn. Proficient scripting skills using PowerShell or similar. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident in dealing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven decision-making skills and the ability to balance operational, commercial, and customer needs. Understanding of IT and OT delivery approaches. (e.g., ITIL, Agile, Waterfall, Lean). Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work under pressure. Desirable qualifications and experience Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - Server, SQL, SCCM. Microsoft Applied Skills - Administer Active Directory Domain Services. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals and/or Azure Administrator Certification. Experience in scripting and automation using PowerShell. VMCE certification or hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication (or similar). Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) administration certification. Prior experience working within the utility industry or a large-scale enterprise environment. (>20,000 devices) Experience with stakeholder analysis and managing relationships across multiple technical and business teams. Security Clearance: CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) clearance is desirable. Where this is not already held, it will be obtained as part of the role. What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience. Car allowance - £4,500. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays). Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) 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 Wate r 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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 and meet colleagues. 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.
Pertemps Thames Water Reading, Berkshire
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analyst to join our Cyber Security team, helping protect the systems that deliver essential water services to millions of customers every day. You'll play a key role in identifying, assessing, and reducing cyber risk across a large and complex technology estate, making sure vulnerabilities are understood, prioritised, and fixed before they can be exploited. It's a hands-on role where you'll work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to keep our services safe, resilient, and running smoothly. What you'll be doing as a Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analyst: As a Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analyst, you'll be responsible for supporting and improving how we identify, assess, and manage cyber vulnerabilities across the organisation. You'll help shape how we reduce cyber risk and strengthen our overall security posture. Support end-to-end vulnerability management across IT and operational technology environments Help shape and improve threat and vulnerability management processes, frameworks, and ways of working Work with technical and business teams to prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities based on risk Investigate new vulnerabilities and recommend clear, practical mitigation actions Support integration of vulnerability scanning tools into existing systems and processes Build and maintain dashboards that show cyber risk, trends, and remediation progress in a clear way Contribute to threat assessments and support proactive threat hunting activities Help ensure alignment with standards such as General Data Protection Regulation, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, Network and Information Systems Regulations, and International Organisation for Standardisation 27001 Monitor vulnerability management tools and processes, identifying ways to improve effectiveness and reduce risk Base location: Reading - Clearwater Court Working pattern or hours: 36 hours Monday to Friday, hybrid working Necessary requirements for the role: Must be eligible to obtain Counter Terrorist Check security clearance What you should bring to the role The must-haves (essential criteria) for this opportunity include: Experience supporting vulnerability management, patching, or cyber risk reduction in a complex environment Understanding of cyber security concepts, including vulnerability management and threat assessment approaches Ability to work with technical teams to support remediation of security issues Experience or understanding of security tooling such as vulnerability scanners or similar technologies Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Awareness of how security risks are managed across different technology environments (for example cloud, servers, end-user devices, or operational systems) A relevant cyber security qualification or industry certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Security Manager, or Certified Cloud Security Professional Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team: Experience working with large enterprise or critical infrastructure environments Familiarity with threat intelligence or threat modelling approaches Experience supporting or improving security processes and governance Exposure to operational technology or legacy infrastructure environments Additional cyber security certifications such as Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst, Certified Vulnerability Assessor, Offensive Security Certified Professional, or similar What's in it for you? Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) 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 Wate r 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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 and meet colleagues. 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.
Pertemps Thames Water Reading, Berkshire
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
As a Control Testing Automation & Monitoring Lead, you will be responsible for designing and delivering automated control testing and monitoring solutions across IT, OT, and business environments at Thames Water. Working closely with the Control Testing & Assurance Manager, digital teams, and a wide range of business stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to automate control testing and implement continuous monitoring solutions that support the organisation's risk and compliance objectives. This role plays a key part in modernising the control testing programme by introducing automation, improving data collection processes, and enabling more efficient monitoring of control effectiveness. Combining strong automation expertise with a structured, risk-based approach, you will help build a streamlined and scalable automated control testing environment that strengthens Thames Water's security and assurance capabilities. To be considered for this position, candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance to a minimum of Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level. What you'll be doing as a Control Testing Automation & Monitoring Lead Identify and assess opportunities to automate control testing across IT, OT, and business functions. Design, develop, and implement automation plans and workflows to support continuous monitoring of controls. Evaluate and recommend appropriate tooling and technologies for control testing automation. Collaborate with digital teams to establish reliable data acquisition and integration processes. Conduct regular reviews of automated testing outputs to identify and report control deficiencies. Maintain comprehensive documentation for automation workflows, processes, and exception handling. Engage with project teams, control owners, and key stakeholders to gather requirements and support automation initiatives. Ensure automation initiatives are delivered within expected timelines and aligned with programme objectives. Escalate issues, risks, or delays to the Control Testing & Assurance Manager and contribute to resolving challenges. Support the continuous improvement of the control testing programme through automation and innovation. Stay informed on relevant frameworks and best practices, including NIST CSF and CIS Controls, to enhance automation and monitoring capabilities. Base location - Hybrid - Clearwater Court, Reading. Working pattern - 36 hours Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role Experience in control testing automation, process automation, or related assurance activities within an enterprise environment. Strong understanding of risk management practices and control frameworks. Ability to measure, monitor, and report on control effectiveness using relevant metrics and data. Experience collaborating with both technical and business teams to deliver automation solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs in a structured manner. Technical experience and skills Expertise in automation tools and scripting technologies such as Python, PowerShell, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platforms, or audit automation tools. Experience developing and implementing automation workflows related to control testing or assurance processes. Familiarity with IT environments, including IT infrastructure, operational technology (OT), and cloud platforms. Ability to implement monitoring mechanisms and analyse automated testing outputs to identify control weaknesses. Experience documenting automation processes, workflows, and exception management procedures. Desirable qualifications and experience Experience working in a regulated environment, the water utility sector, or large complex critical national infrastructure organisations. Familiarity with governance and control frameworks such as COBIT or COSO. Exposure to cybersecurity principles and domains such as vulnerability management and identity and access management. Experience using data analytics or dashboarding tools such as Power BI or Tableau to visualise and report automation outcomes. Desirable technical skills and qualifications Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. What's in it for you? Competitive salary between £65,000 and £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) 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 Wate r 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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 and meet colleagues. 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.
Pertemps Thames Water Reading, Berkshire
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
As a Control Tester , you will play a key role within the Information Security team at Thames Water, supporting the Control Testing & Assurance Manager in delivering cybersecurity control testing activities across multiple security domains. Working closely with cybersecurity leadership, service owners, and control owners, you will help ensure security controls are effectively designed, implemented, and operating as intended across the organisation. This role contributes to the Cybersecurity Control Testing & Assurance programme by assessing control effectiveness, gathering evidence, and supporting the organisation's wider security and compliance objectives. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure testing activities are executed efficiently while maintaining high standards of documentation and reporting. To be considered for this position, candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance to a minimum of Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level. What you'll be doing as a Control Tester Assist in the execution of cybersecurity control testing activities in accordance with defined procedures, templates, and standards. Support the development and localisation of test scripts tailored to specific control environments. Gather and document evidence to assess the design and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity controls. Collaborate with control owners and service owners to clarify control objectives and facilitate smooth testing execution. Maintain accurate documentation for each control assessment, including test plans, results, and supporting evidence. Produce clear and consistent reports detailing testing outcomes and observations. Escalate issues, control deficiencies, or delays to the Control Testing & Assurance Manager. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the control testing framework, methodologies, and documentation. Work with key business stakeholders to support the organisation's cybersecurity and compliance objectives. Support the wider cybersecurity assurance programme through structured testing and evidence-based analysis. Base location - Hybrid - Clearwater Court, Reading. Working pattern - 36 hours Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role Experience in IT audit, IT risk, or cybersecurity control testing within an enterprise environment. Understanding of cybersecurity control frameworks and assurance methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess control effectiveness. Experience working collaboratively with technical teams and business stakeholders. Ability to manage tasks independently while contributing to team objectives. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear documentation and reporting. Good planning and organisational skills with attention to detail. Technical experience and skills Understanding of cybersecurity domains, including Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Security Architecture, Infrastructure Protection, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Incident Investigation & Response, and Cryptography. Familiarity with information security control frameworks such as COBIT or COSO. Ability to gather, analyse, and document evidence related to the design and operational effectiveness of security controls. Experience in maintaining structured documentation, including test plans, assessment results, and reports. Desirable qualifications and experience Experience working in a regulated environment. Experience within the water utility industry or other large, complex critical national infrastructure organisations. Desirable technical skills and qualifications Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. What's in it for you? Competitive salary between £40,000 and £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) 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 Wate r 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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 and meet colleagues. 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.
Pertemps Thames Water Reading, Berkshire
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
As an OT Construction Lead , you will play a key role within the OT and digital transformation function at Thames Water, leading the organisation's approach to safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of Operational Technology (OT) construction and installation activities across a complex operational estate. Working closely with programme & project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and site operations, you will ensure that construction delivery is well-coordinated, standards-driven, and aligned to both regulatory and organisational requirements. This role contributes to Thames Water's operational resilience by ensuring that OT assets are installed, commissioned, and handed over safely and effectively, supporting the transformation of the organisation's digital and operational infrastructure. You will collaborate across the business to enable consistent delivery practices, reduce risk exposure, and maintain strong governance, safety, and reporting standards. What you'll be doing as an OT Construction Lead Lead OT construction, installation, and site-based delivery activities, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations. Establish and manage construction delivery frameworks, ensuring consistency and adoption across all OT programmes. Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and coordinate construction readiness, ensuring alignment with project objectives. Develop, maintain & review documentation including PCI, RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, and supporting records. Coordinate the flow of construction information, ensuring contractors work from accurate and up-to-date documentation. Validate construction readiness, including permits, site data, access arrangements, and enabling works. Oversee contractor activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and delivery expectations. Monitor construction quality and ensure adherence to OT technical standards, resolving non-conformances. Support commissioning, testing, and handover of OT assets, ensuring all documentation and risks are addressed. Maintain risk registers, RAID logs, and delivery trackers to support governance and reporting. Develop dashboards and reports to provide visibility of construction progress and performance. Coordinate across programme & project managers, engineers, operations teams, and suppliers to resolve issues and dependencies. Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and organisational standards across all construction activities. Drive continuous improvement in OT construction processes, standards, and delivery models. Support safe integration of new OT assets into live operational environments. Base location - Hybrid - Reading (STW) - RG2 0RP Working pattern - 36 hours Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role Proven experience managing construction-related activities within a regulated or operational environment. Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and construction safety practices. Experience working with OT, SCADA, telemetry, or similar operational technologies. Ability to coordinate principal contractors, contractors, stakeholders, and site activities effectively. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Experience managing technical documentation and construction records. Excellent communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong organisational and planning capabilities in complex delivery environments. Proactive and detail-oriented mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance. Technical experience and skills Strong understanding of OT systems, including SCADA, telemetry, instrumentation, and automation. Experience supporting construction, installation, or commissioning in utilities or infrastructure environments. Ability to interpret and validate technical drawings, RAMS, CPP, and design documentation. Experience reviewing technical requirements, scopes, and supplier deliverables. Knowledge of construction assurance processes, including audits and compliance checks. Ability to monitor delivery progress, track performance metrics, and support programme reporting. Commercial awareness, including reviewing supplier quotations and supporting procurement processes. Desirable experience Experience working within utilities, critical infrastructure, or regulated industries. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary construction activities across multiple sites. Familiarity with legacy OT systems and complex operational environments. Experience supporting large-scale transformation or infrastructure programmes. Desirable technical skills and qualifications Qualification in a relevant engineering or construction discipline (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ, or apprenticeship). SMSTS, NEBOSH, IOSH, or other construction safety qualifications. CSCS Manager/Supervisor card or equivalent. Knowledge of commissioning and handover processes for OT assets. Understanding of SharePoint or similar systems for document and information management. Familiarity with risk management tools such as RAID logs and construction tracking systems. What's in it for you? Competitive salary between £44,000 and £66,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. 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 and meet colleagues. 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.
Pertemps Thames Water Reading, Berkshire
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Electrical Engineer - Wastewater Non Infrastructure Projects Make a real impact on the future of wastewater treatment and the communities we serve. As a Senior Electrical Engineer within the Thames Valley Delivery Office, you'll play a key role in transforming and modernising our wastewater treatment plants. From early technical reviews and design discussions through to project delivery, you'll help shape solutions that are safe, sustainable and built to last. You'll work closely with project teams, contractors and partners to ensure designs meet the highest engineering standards while supporting innovation, environmental improvement, and the long term resilience of our assets. This is a role with real purpose - helping protect the environment, reduce storm spills, and future proof our sites for generations to come. What you'll be working on You'll contribute to a wide range of projects, including: Upgrading treatment works to support local population growth Improving effluent discharges to meet regulatory standards Enhancing environmental protection Ensuring operational sites remain safe, efficient and reliable What you'll be doing Overseeing electrical design development for multiple wastewater treatment projects, from concept and feasibility through to contract award. Shaping clear and robust contractual project briefs from an electrical engineering perspective. Identifying and assessing project risks and opportunities to support accurate scope definition and contractor pricing. Reviewing pre construction surveys, drawings and design proposals from contractors. Providing assurance on detailed design and supporting design changes during construction. Supporting commissioning and handover activities, ensuring assets are delivered safely and effectively. Carrying out design reviews that prioritise safe, sustainable and operationally sound solutions. Acting as the key contact for CDM Designer or Principal Designer responsibilities and ensuring client obligations are met. Contributing to the continuous improvement of Technical Asset Standards. Promoting a zero compromise approach to health & safety across all project activities. We're looking for you to bring Proven experience working with LV, MV and HV systems in utilities (water, power, energy). Strong understanding of developing technical project solutions and contractual briefs within an electrical engineering context. An Electrical Engineering HNC/HND, degree or Master's degree. Chartered status or working towards chartership (other professional qualifications also considered). Experience in wastewater treatment projects, including design or rehabilitation, ideally in both urban and environmentally sensitive areas. Experience working in a regulated environment. The ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders - internal teams, site colleagues and contractors. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively. Understanding of project delivery principles within process industries. Knowledge of Health & Safety in construction, including CDM 2015. What's in it for you? You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team at the heart of project delivery - taking schemes from initial design all the way through to construction and commissioning. You'll work with a wide variety of people across Thames Water and our delivery partners, gaining exposure to complex engineering challenges and opportunities to shape meaningful environmental outcomes. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you're passionate about engineering, ready to make a difference and looking for a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you. Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum. Annual Leave -26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Access to many 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. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) 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 Wate r 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. 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 and meet colleagues. 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.
Pertemps Thames Water Reading, Berkshire
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
This is an exciting new role at Thames Water to drive performance and change. As a Delivery Manager, you will be looking at improving the experience of our Developer Services customers, measured via the regulatory DMEX performance, which is a key driver for our team. This role is part of a new team that will help us make a step change and achieve our journey from regulatory penalty to reward. What you'll be doing as a Delivery Manager This role will identify, drive and implement strategic business change initiatives that improve our DMEX and customer experience performance. You will be a key custodian of DMEX improvement activity, ensuring we have a clear vision and championing change. Lead end-to-end delivery of business change initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and measurable outcomes. Identify and prioritise opportunities using data, insight, and impact to focus on the changes that matter most. Build compelling business cases and delivery plans , tracking benefits to demonstrate real value. Drive adoption and sustainability through effective aftercare, embedding change into day-to-day operations. Champion Developer Services in wider programmes, representing needs, challenges, and ensuring seamless implementation of business-wide change. Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels , facilitating workshops, presenting clearly, and using customer insight to shape solutions. What you should bring to the role: Strong project management and delivery expertise , consistently driving initiatives from concept through to successful completion. Confident change leader , inspiring others and guiding teams through transformation with clarity and purpose. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills , able to influence and connect with diverse audiences at all levels. Resilient, solutions-focused problem solver , overcoming obstacles with determination and creativity. Strategic mindset , identifying opportunities to drive value, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Innovation-driven approach , challenging the status quo to deliver smarter, more effective outcomes. What's in it for you? Competitive salary from £47,000 to £60,000 per annum. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) 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 Wate r 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. 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 and meet colleagues. 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.