Site Agent

Who are we?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 of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.?At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.What you'll be doingAs a Site Agent (Project Engineer) for Lifecycle and Welfare programmes, you will be responsible for keeping our buildings secure at the same time as making a positive impact on the welfare of our key workers. The successful candidate will be responsible for scoping, tendering and managing numerous projects with regular reporting to the Delivery Manager. You will be working across a whole range of locations from water & waste sites to corporate and historically important locations. This is a perfect job if you are looking for more of a work-life balance. You will join a highly collaborative and supportive team and will be expected to travel across, depending on your base location, the Home Counties, London or Thames Valley Region. Your key duties will consist of the following:

• Managing and delivering a portfolio of projects from concept to completion, with a typical value of £40k to £400k per project
• Working with our operational teams and contractors to scope and define a cost-effective solution to future-proof the assets
• Complying with our Health and Safety requirements, promoting our zero-compromise attitude
• Ensuring that all projects comply with the Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM)
• Working collaboratively with delivery partners and contractors to ensure that schemes are delivered on time and within budget
• Maintaining compliance with our Asset Standards and associated British Standards
• Financial forecasting and reporting of all live projects
• Collate all project information, project programmes, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), construction phase plans (CPP) and Health & Safety files

• £40,205 to £54,395 depending on skills and experience
• £4,500 car allowance
• 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• This is a Full-Time position but Part-Time applications will also be considered
• This position will be based at Maple Lodge STW (Rickmansworth), however, we are also looking for project Engineers in Earlswood (Reigate) and Mogden (Twickenham)
• You will be required to travel to other sites for a minimum of 3 days per week, within approximately a 40-mile radius with some working from home

What you should bring to the role

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport
• Have had previous experience managing contractors
• Hold a HND/HNC/BEng/NVQ Level 4 in construction management, mechanical, electrical, civil engineering or equivalent or have a strong construction, mechanical or electrical background
• Have a good understanding of accurate plans and drawings and be able to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
• Have good project management, communication and financial management skills as well as having sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety and legal regulations
• Possess strong organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality
• Have the ability to develop friendly and professional customer-focused relations with others

What's in it for you?Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.We're also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. 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 WaterWe deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round 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 a earn bit of extra money along the way.Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can't consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.