Electrical Project Engineer

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility company in Guildford is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to manage electrical projects valued between £100,000 and £1 million. Responsibilities include overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving innovative engineering solutions. Candidates should have a background in electrical engineering or project management and formal qualifications, ideally BTEC/HND. The role offers a salary of up to £60,000 plus benefits including a £4,500 car allowance and 26 days holiday, increasing with service.

Benefits

£4,500 car allowance

26 days holiday per year

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Performance-related pay plan

Qualifications

• Background in Electrical Engineering within construction or project management roles.
• Formal qualifications, ideally BTEC/HND or above, or equivalent experience.
• Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Electrical projects valued between £100,000 and £1 million.
• Drive innovative engineering solutions that boost site efficiency.
• Oversee construction activities in line with company procedures and industry standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Health & Safety Knowledge

Education

BTEC/HND or above

Job description

Job title Electrical Project Engineer Ref 40997 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Guildford - GU1 1RU Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 hours per week Salary Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance Job grade B Closing date 11/02/2026

This is an exciting opportunity for a self‑motivated and driven individual to take ownership of engineering projects end‑to‑end across Thames Water’s operational sites and estate. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, shape vital infrastructure, and see your work come to life on the ground, this could be the perfect next step.

You’ll manage every stage of our CAPEX projects — from early scoping and competitive tendering to contractor procurement, site setup, health and safety checks, commissioning, training and final handover to operations.

Please note: the internal job title for this role is Project Engineer, within the Capital Maintenance Project Team

What you will be doing as an Electrical Project Engineer

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Electrical projects valued between £100,000 and £1 million.
• Run multiple live projects at once, while preparing future schemes through scoping and tendering.
• Drive innovative engineering solutions that boost site efficiency and deliver value for money.
• Collaborate with operations teams and contractors to develop low‑risk, cost‑effective scopes.
• Lead with a zero‑compromise approach to health and safety, carrying out monthly audits.
• Oversee construction activities in line with company procedures, industry standards and CDM regulations.
• Work closely with delivery partners and contractors to ensure on‑time delivery of all projects.
• Ensure compliance with Asset Standards and British & International Standards.
• Provide financial forecasting and VOWD reporting across your portfolio.
• Prepare, review and approve project documentation, including PCI, programmes, RAMS and CPPs.
• Manage commissioning, training and handover, ensuring operations teams receive fully completed and compliant project packages.

For this role, you will receive a car allowance, so a driving licence is required.

Location –Guildford (with travel to multiple sites) up to 4 days a week

Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Background in Electrical Engineering within construction or project management roles.
• Formal qualifications, ideally BTEC/HND or above, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater Treatment (desirable but not essential).
• Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and contractors.
• A solid understanding of Health & Safety, particularly around construction and CDM (training provided where needed).

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance.
• 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.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

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.

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.