Reservoir Engineer

Join Thames Water as a Reservoir Engineer and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of our reservoirs and associated structures.

• Undertake inspections of reservoirs and associated assets, producing technical reports and recommendations.
• Direct remedial works and ensure compliance with engineering‑based regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice on Reservoir Safety and undertake an appropriate condition assessment and inspection programme.
• Use the condition assessment programme output to inform short–term remedial works and long‑term investment programmes.
• Provide an overview of the reservoir and associated asset condition for the business to inform corporate governance processes.
• Support development of policies, standards, systems and processes in asset condition assessment and give guidance.
• Review design submissions, drawings and produce check calculations for larger engineering solutions.
• Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships to improve business performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Provide training to others on reservoir design and inspection techniques.

Base location:
Hybrid – Ashford Common (WTW) – TW15 1RU

Working pattern or hours: 36 hours, Monday – Friday

• Valid UK driving licence – frequent travel across the Thames Water patch required.

• Extensive technical experience in civil engineering, supported by a degree in Civil Engineering or a recognised HNC (or equivalent) in a field related to civil or reservoir engineering.
• Strong understanding of core concepts and principles within civil engineering, with a basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Excellent time‑management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proven people‑management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

Disability Confident

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• Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with 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 a range of benefits to help you and your family, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Disclaimer:
Due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.