Studies Project Engineer Ref:31551

**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 doing**
The **Studies Project Engineer**leads the development of innovative solutions essential to support the delivery of projects to achieve the best whole-life value for Thames Water. Developing and delivering an optimised delivery programme in cooperationwith the project manager to achieve all deadlines and targets, the **Studies Project Engineer**will implement strategies to drive performance improvements today and in the future by including the latest knowledge in technical briefs provided to guide studies.
The **Studies Project Engineer**should be capable of providing technical guidance and insight to the project management when needed and help the project manager in addressing the technical challenges of a study.
The **Studies Project Engineer** will lead strategic discussions on brief requests and generate feasibility studies with internal and external stakeholders, including OFWAT, The Environment Agency, DEFRA, Transport Authorities, and major housebuilderswithin the Thames Water region.
An exceptional hands-on expert, the **Studies Project Engineer** will work collaboratively across the business to build excellent stakeholder relationships with both internal stakeholders, ensuring our customer is at the heart of everything wedo, as well as ensuring our assets are protected.
**What you should bring to the role**:

- Be degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent and preferably chartered with a professional institution such as the ICE, IMechE, or CIWEM
- A track record in project engineering and the ability to deliver projects to meet both commercial and technical objectives
- Significant relevant industry experience and understanding of the water industry business
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements in Design and Construction and national safety qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH
- Fully competent in using the appropriate company IT systems and Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge and experience in the use of International and National Engineering codes such as Eurocodes and British Standards relating to a specific field of expertise
- Planning, estimating, and financial forecasting skills
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to clearly interact with our stakeholders

**What’s in it for you?**
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on Engineering projects and help develop a strong knowledge background in the water sector, which will open up opportunities for personal development and growth. You’ll learn rare skills and knowledge in this unique role.
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days of holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service, and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to saveyou money and support your wellbeing.
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, flexible working arrangements, and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which ispacked full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Find out more about working at Thames Water
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities, and the environment can thrive. This means, that 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 supportour 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 theway.