Abstraction Engineer

We are looking for an Abstraction Engineer to join Thames Water on a permanent basis.

This is a unique and exciting role. You will scope and help to deliver projects in the West London Abstraction area. You will make use of your own technical knowledge and work with key stakeholders to do this.

The projects will contribute to high level business objectives, namely compliance with the Reservoir Act and healthy raw water storage.

You will have a real opportunity to shape and influence the future of our operation!
You will be based at Staines (PS) - TW18 4HA.

What you will be doing as an Abstraction Engineer

• As an Abstraction Engineer, you’ll play a key role in protecting and improving our assets.
• You’ll identify and escalate short- and long-term risks to asset performance and resilience, ensuring they are reflected on our area heatmap.
• You’ll scope projects in collaboration with colleagues and produce formal briefs for our Capital Maintenance Projects team, as well as influence longer-term asset plans using condition data and technical justification for Capital Delivery.
• You’ll oversee enabling activities for capital projects, including asset availability, operational strategies, and health and safety documentation.
• You’ll also ensure compliance with Reservoir Safety regulations and our internal standards, working closely with Supervising Engineers and attending interim and annual inspections.
• Throughout, you’ll prioritise safety and water quality, contribute to effective maintenance planning, and seek opportunities to improve efficiency and innovation through the use of new technology and data.

What should you bring to the role?

• Bring strong leadership with a clear focus on safety and water quality.
• An understanding of regulatory environments, and how it affects operations – Reservoir Safety is key.
• Organisation, prioritisation and a proven ability to work at pace.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and teamwork.
• Previous experience from a utility, or other process industry would be beneficial.
• A technical or engineering background would be beneficial however, not essential.

 What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £57,000 depending on previous experience.
• Annual Leave - 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

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.
Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

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.