Technical Coordinator

Join a dynamic team committed to maintaining and enhancing North East London’s sewer network. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate critical repairs, inspections, and maintenance, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

You'll play a key role in major infrastructure projects, including the future operation of the iconic Tideway Tunnel while developing valuable skills in health and safety, leadership, and project management.

What you’ll be doing as a Technical Coordinator

• Planning activities to deliver repairs, inspections and maintenance on the trunk sewer network and below-ground assets.
• You will also use your expertise to plan complex works safely and resolve long-standing and reactive issues.
• Performance managing contractors to complete repairs and maintenance on our assets within budgetary and time constraints, as well as promoting a culture of continuous improvement and modelling the Thames Water values at all times.
• Managing the Health and Safety of the activities for internal and external stakeholders
• Optimising the network to improve maintenance activities, flow, electricity usage and environment.
• To be a key stakeholder in the capital delivery programmes for the network.
• Managing programmes for statutory inspections.

Base Location: Wick Lane Depot in Stratford, Bow, East London – E3 2NA.

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday – Friday. (from 7:30 to 15:30)
Requirements for the role: Full clean UK driving licence.

What you should bring to the role

• Proven experience managing technical projects or planned activities.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with a willingness to travel across various sites.
• Familiarity with Confined Space Access Regulations and related protocols.
• Knowledge of trunk sewer networks and strategic pumping systems. (highly advantageous)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary offering up to £48,000 per annum, depending on your level of skills and experience
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

The real purpose real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.