Senior Project Engineer - Technical Office
ACCIONALondon, England, United Kingdom
Added 19 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2129 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (45% match). If the code is right — and ACCIONA is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Asset Protection) to join the Technical Office team on the Thames Water Coppermills Resilience Project.
This is a key technical assurance role that will provide specialist geotechnical and asset protection expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with Design, Construction, Temporary Works, Survey, BIM, Asset Protection, and Client teams, you will assess and manage risks associated with construction activities that may affect existing assets, utilities, structures, and operational facilities.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that engineering solutions are technically sound, construction risks are effectively managed, and the integrity of Thames Water's existing infrastructure is protected throughout project delivery.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Asset Protection), You Will
We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Asset Protection) to join the Technical Office team on the Thames Water Coppermills Resilience Project.
This is a key technical assurance role that will provide specialist geotechnical and asset protection expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with Design, Construction, Temporary Works, Survey, BIM, Asset Protection, and Client teams, you will assess and manage risks associated with construction activities that may affect existing assets, utilities, structures, and operational facilities.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that engineering solutions are technically sound, construction risks are effectively managed, and the integrity of Thames Water's existing infrastructure is protected throughout project delivery.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Asset Protection), You Will
- Provide geotechnical and asset protection advice to project, design, and construction teams.
- Review engineering designs, technical reports, calculations, and construction methodologies to ensure they are technically robust and suitable for delivery.
- Assess the potential impact of construction activities on existing assets, structures, utilities, and operational infrastructure.
Required Skills and Competencies
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
- A degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline.
- Experience working on major infrastructure, utilities, water, rail, or civil engineering projects.
- Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and construction methods.
- Experience reviewing engineering designs, technical reports, calculations, and construction documentation.
- Knowledge of excavation works, foundations, retaining structures, temporary works, and ground movement risks.
- Understanding of asset protection principles and construction risk management.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering reports, and geotechnical calculations.
The following would be advantageous:
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards Chartership.
- MSc in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline.
- Experience working on Thames Water projects or other major UK utility infrastructure schemes.
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification.
- SMSTS qualification.
- Valid CSCS Card.
- Experience using PLAXIS, WALLAP, or equivalent geotechnical analysis software.
- Experience with instrumentation, monitoring systems, and interpretation of monitoring data.
- Thames Water Passport.
- EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card).
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ACCIONA, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2129 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~167k in sampleP25 £38kP75 £59k
£31kmedian £46kgoing rate £46k£73k
Similar sponsored roles
See all jobsNo close matches live right now.
Browse more sponsored jobs at ACCIONAAbout sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ACCIONA holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2129 going rate of £46,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.