Maintenance Strategy Engineer

We’re looking for a strategic thinker with strong technical acumen to lead the development and governance of our maintenance strategy. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for creating and refining standards, task specifications, and actionable plans that enhance equipment reliability and availability while maintaining the right balance between performance, cost, and risk. What you’ll be doing as a Maintenance Strategy Engineer Continuous development of Thames Water's maintenance strategy to drive cost-effective, high reliability of the asset base and overall Maintenance Excellence in the business. Management of all Maintenance Strategy, Standards and Task Specification documentation. Governance and decisions for all maintenance plan change request processes. Leading workshop reviews with the operational team to promote understanding of the strategy and tailor maintenance plans for 'best fit' in the business. What you should bring to the role Essential criteria for the role: Sound knowledge of maintenance and corporate systems. (CMMS, eg SAP or Maximo). Awareness of RCM/RCA/FMEA principles. Strong stakeholder engagement and technical understanding, with the ability to effectively facilitate technical review groups. Qualification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering principles and practices (or equivalent work experience). HNC or equivalent level. Relevant technical experience in the Water and Wastewater industry. Confident in interpreting and understanding complex technical documents. Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience. Knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIS) used in maintenance, such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). Knowledge of asset management (ISO55000) and/or quality management (ISO9001) systems is beneficial. Base location: This is a hybrid working with the ability to be based anywhere across the Thames Water patch. There is a requirement to travel to operational sites. Due to the nature of this role, a driving licence is essential, and this role comes with a car allowance. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £71,000 per annum, depending on 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 yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTS and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. 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. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. 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 and meet colleagues. 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