Civil Design Engineer

Severn Trent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Coventry is seeking a Design Engineer (Civils) to contribute to wastewater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a civils background and experience in producing designs. You will perform feasibility evaluations and develop innovative solutions as part of a collaborative team. This position offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Dedicated training and development

Qualifications

• Experience producing designs for wastewater projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills required.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate feasibility for AMP8 CSO projects.
• Develop innovative design solutions and specifications.
• Contribute to the capital investment process.

Skills

Knowledge of early-stage feasibility work

Ability to produce designs and specifications

Civils background

Stakeholder management skills

Positive, proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting new opportunity as a Design Engineer (Civils) in our waste networks design team. In this role, you'll be undertaking design on a wide range of wastewater infrastructure projects as part of our AMP8 WINEP programme. You will progress feasibility into Outline Design, developing innovative technical design solutions and specifications to support project delivery. You will own the design from start to finish and contribute to our capital investment process. The role is based in Coventry.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial feasibility evaluation for AMP8 CSO projects.
• Progress projects into Outline Design and develop innovative technical design solutions and specifications to support delivery.
• Own the design from start to finish and contribute to the capital investment process.
• Work with a team of design engineers and hydraulic modellers to deliver project solutions within programme, budget, and quality standards.

Qualifications and skills

• Knowledge of early-stage feasibility work and experience producing designs and specifications for wastewater projects.
• A flair for innovation in design and the ability to shape creative and effective solutions.
• Civils background essential; experience as a designer under CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling packages and their limitations desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across internal and external partners.
• Forward-thinking and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Positive, proactive attitude and commitment to teamwork and delivering high-quality work.

About Severn Trent and our culture

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality; diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved and want to be part of something bigger and make a difference because they care. At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme with matched contributions (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave - opportunity to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy'
• Range of employee discounts
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year