
Location
Beckton STW – IG11 0AD
Hours
38 Hours Monday - plus the inclusion in an out-of-hours support rota for which you will receive additional payment.
Salary
Up to £70,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus a car allowance, tools, and PPE.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced High Voltage Maintenance Delivery Manager to be based at our Beckton or Hampton Sewage Treatment Works, depending on your location. As the successful candidate, you will lead a team of Electrical Engineers/Senior Authorised Persons, providing operation, maintenance and fault-finding activities on the high voltage and primary low voltage systems. You will have overall responsibility to ensure that the installation of significant electrical assets is controlled by adequate arrangements for construction, commissioning and handover, by the TWUL asset standards. At Thames Water, we operate a significant number of high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical power networks, which are central to the water production and waste treatment process for our 16 million customers. To maintain the safe and reliable operation of these critical electrical assets, a high level of knowledge and skills is required in the application of electrical technology, electrical safety procedures and an understanding of the importance of providing expert support to core process operations. The teams involved in the frontline operation and maintenance of the electrical assets require continuous technical support in delivering essential maintenance, investigating faults, implementing solutions, delivering asset upgrade programmes and investigating unsafe or undesirable incidents. The effectiveness and success of this role would require frequent engagement with key stakeholders from Operations, Engineering, Capital Delivery and Health Safety and Wellbeing functions.
Experience
Significant experience in the application of electrical engineering within a large industrial utility or water company. Operational experience as a Senior Authorised Person. Delivery of high-voltage electrical maintenance.
About you
Degree, HNC, in electrical engineering or significant related experience. Formal training in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671. Training and appointment as a Senior Authorised Person. Working knowledge of health and safety regulations and, in particular, electrical safety rules and procedures. Engaging with operational management teams, contractors and other third parties. Experience in mentoring and coaching others. Understanding of the Electricity as Work Regulations and their application to electrical systems in the business.
Qualifications
Coaching and mentoring skills to prepare the team for appointment as Authorised Person and improve technical competence through a development plan. Set out development plans for the team to advance qualifications, skills and experience.
Thames Water

