Project Engineer Level 4 Apprentice

What you’ll do: 

Support delivery of mechanical, electrical, civil, control, and instrumentation projects up to £5m Work with operations and contractors to scope, specify, and cost value‑for‑money solutions Promote a zero‑compromise approach to health & safety and ensure CDM compliance Collaborate with delivery partners to keep projects on time and reduce business risk  Draft and review RAMS, project plans, CPPs, and commissioning documents  Oversee commissioning and handover to operational teams Ensure training, test certificates, and as‑built drawings are completed and provided

Training:
Knowledge, skills and behaviours as set out in the  Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Standard Certificate of Higher Education Construction & Built Environment  Your training includes virtual sessions each week, as well as live seminars and recordings; tasks and learning resources are set on the VLE

Training Outcome:
Permanent contract with a 42-month structured programme

Employer Description:
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.   Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.   But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working Hours :
Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job training day, working hours vary are predominantly 7.30am - 3.30pm, Monday - Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative


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  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
  • Posted: 28-Apr-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk