Graduate ICA and Electrical engineer Review
at Thames Water
Graduate Scheme
Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering
Reading
Review Submitted: January 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
3/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Thames Water?
It has been a very supportive and welcoming work environment for me. The work culture is a bit slow, things don't move very fast around here. As an engineer, my work is management engineering not design engineering. But it is a great place to start a career
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
As an ICA engineer, I have attended CFATs, done case-studies on specification documents and have spent time learning about the company's asset estate.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate Thames Water initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Thames Water CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to start a career for everyone with a lot of support and learning opportunities.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Thames Water?
Be yourself during the interview's and don't worry too much about the technical part, display an understanding of basics and show willingness to learn.
