Project Engineer Level 4 Apprentice - Witney

Job description

About the roleKick‐start your future supporting the UK's largest water and wastewater provider. You'll help deliver a portfolio of small to medium capital projects and learn how engineering solutions keep our services running for millions of customers.

What you'll do as a Project Engineer Level 4 Apprentice

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.

LocationWitney, OX28 5JH

Hours36 hours a week across four working days plus one off‐the‐job training day. Working hours predominantly 7.30 am‐3.30 pm.

Start dateSeptember 2026

Training and qualificationYou'll study with the University of 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.

Qualification: Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Standard – Certificate of Higher Education Construction & Built Environment

Duration: Permanent contract with a 42‐month structured programme

What you should bring to the role

Has GCSE Maths and English (grade 9‐4 / A‐C)

64 UCAS points from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications

A full UK driving licence is required as you'll be travelling across Thames Water sites. If using your own vehicle, you'll need to have business use on insurance policy.

Is passionate about learning and aligned with Thames Water's goals for the future

What's in it for you

Starting salary of £22,500 per annum

Annual leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)

Performance‐related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets

Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Access to benefits to help you take care of your family's health and wellbeing and finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Witney

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English