Project Engineer Level 4 Apprentice

  • Company: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
  • Location: Swindon, SN2 2DJ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £22,500.00 per year
  • Sector: Construction and the built environment
  • Ref: NAS-2000029885
  • Application Deadline Date: 19/05/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 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.

Brief Description

Kick‑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. 

Training to be Provided


  • 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

Future Prospects


  • Permanent contract with a 42-month structured programme

Vacancy Detail

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

Other Information


  • Driver with own vehicle and business use car insurance will be needed

Ready to start your adventure?