Engineering Project Manager Industrial Placement
Posted 4 hours 55 minutes ago by Thames Water Utilities Limited
Job title Engineering Project Manager Industrial Placement Ref 43568 Division Retail Location Reading - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 Salary £23,000 Job grade A Closing date 09/02/2026
Are you interested in how engineering projects are planned, delivered, and managed from start to finish? At Thames Water, our one year Engineering Project Manager Industrial Placement offers you the opportunity to support the delivery of engineering projects that help maintain and improve water and wastewater services.
Whatyou'llbe doing across your placement year- Working alongside Project Managers, planners, and commercial teams to support project delivery
- Gaining exposure to project planning, coordination, and management activities
- Participating in the delivery of engineering projects from concept to completion
- Visiting sites to see projects in action and understand real-world engineering challenges
- Developing practical skills in a real-world project environment
- Supporting the team with tasks that contribute to the successful delivery of projects
To thrive in this role, the essentialcriteriayou'llneed is
- Working towards an engineering or project management related degree
- We're looking for enthusiastic and curious individuals who enjoy working with others and learning new skills. You'll be someone who likes sharing ideas, asking questions, and contributing as part of a supportive and diverse team
- Location:Reading, Clearwater Court
- Duration: 1 year placement, starting September 2026 until August 2027
- 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, shoppingvouchersand life assurance
- Apply online by completing the application form for the role
- Complete the online pre-screen and assessment sent to you by email after you apply. This stage helps us get to know you better and may include:
- Questions about your values, personality, and how you would handle different situations
- Reasoning exercises (including verbal, numerical, mechanical, or inductive), depending on the programme
- Upload evidence of your degree(s), or a letter from your university if you are currently studying, when requested
- Record a video interview so we can learn more about you and your motivations
- If successful, attend an interview which will be taking place from March 2026
We'rethe 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'sa big job andwe'vegot 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'llenjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible workingarrangementsand excellent benefits.
Ifyou'relooking 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'llbe 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'recommitted to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout therecruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know,we'rehere tohelp and support .
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames,you'llhave 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'salsoa great opportunityto 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.