Principal Structural Engineer

Who are we?

Thames Water is the UKs 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 youll be doing

An exciting opportunity to be part of a growing civil engineering team that is creating the intelligent client that Thames Water needs to be to achieve its AMP7 ambitions and beyond.

Focusing on Civil/Structural Engineering, the role will provide the capability needed to:

• Undertake feasibility assessment and provide concept and outline design of engineering solutions to address identified business needs on civil assets
• Get the right technical requirements within project definition briefs with regards to modification and/or extension of existing structures or construction of new structures.
• Input and continuously improve technical asset standards
• Provide technical assurance during the delivery, commissioning, and hand over of assets
• Drive the digital advancement of our engineering within the corporate digital strategy by inputting to the development of digital twins of some of our assets
• Ensure and deliver the engineering regulatory compliance on relevant assets in the civil engineering area

Key areas of accountability include:

• Direct the collation and interpretation of data such as As-built drawings and operational data required to establish structural integrity of existing assets.
• Undertake structural condition/capacity assessments of civil assets on our water and wastewater treatment works and in the network. Advise on feasibility of proposed modifications.
• Remaining Life Assessments of existing structures
• Engaging and Liaising with internal stakeholders such as Operations and System Planning teams.
• Undertaking root cause analyses to understand causes/sources of the engineering issues affecting performance of existing assets and develop the most viable solution.
• Support junior engineers and review/check their project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership to civil asset condition inspections and where required have a hands on approach to also undertake assessments.
• Briefing consultants engaged to undertake Asset Condition Surveys on some of our critical civil assets.
• Undertake the Technical Lead/LDE role on structures biased schemes and producing project briefs.
• Asset Standards, Low Carbon Concrete, DFMA
• Reviewing and accepting Asset Health/Condition reports produced by internal teams and external consultants and contractors.
• Support the establishment of a cohesive, sustainable engineering structure from graduate to industry experts that leads Thames Waters engineering requirements into AMP8 and beyond

What you should bring to the role

• Be a recognised principal engineer in civil/structural engineering with significant experience in the water industry.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline and chartered.
• Good understanding of analysis, design and maintenance of civil structures such as pipe bridges, water retaining structures, large diameter brick sewers, shafts.
• Previous experience in water and wastewater treatment works design
• Previous experience in undertaking hydraulic assessment of water and wastewater treatment works
• Preferably with skills and knowledge to identify and assess the effect of complex hydraulic phenomenon such as surge, vortex and air entrainment in operation of water and wastewater systems.
• Familiar with water industry regulatory framework and regulators (Environment Agency, OfWAT, DWI).
• Experience of working with external stake holders such as Network Rail, TfL, National Highways
  
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams with strong ability to communicate own ideas and effluence decisions
• Preferably past experience in undertaking transient analysis and developing surge protection measures
• Capable of managing own time and junior engineers when working in multiple projects

Whats in it for you?

Our competitive salary and package include a bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, an excellent contributory pension, and 26 days of holiday per year increasing to 30 with a length of service.

Thames Water is a dynamic,?rewarding, and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, youll enjoy a fulfilling career, flexible working?arrangements?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.

Were 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 Water.

We deliver life's essential service to 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, youll 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. Its also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues, and earn some 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 cant consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.