Clean Water Designer

Network Plus; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a skilled Clean Water Designer in Exeter to develop and deliver high-quality water and wastewater infrastructure designs. You will collaborate with project managers, field teams and clients to ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires strong CAD skills (AutoCAD) and experience in the water industry, with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. The position is based in Exeter with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in water utility projects, specifically clean and wastewater.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and relevant water industry specifications.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and client design standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate teams.
• Mentor junior colleagues and share design best practices.

Responsibilities

• Review scope and modelling documents to ensure accuracy.
• Produce and update H&S files across design stages.
• Handle design submissions via design portals and CAD drawings.
• Create and maintain drawing registers and site plans.
• Coordinate pre-design and sign-off meetings with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal/external design teams to deliver projects.
• Prepare land referencing, section plans and site drawings.
• Create detailed AutoCAD drawings per asset standards.
• Report hazards or scope changes to the team; participate in reviews.
• Draft weekly design reports and present at design meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualifications desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Description

We are seeking a skilled Clean Water Designer to join our team at Network Plus, supporting the Project Management Office. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with project managers, field teams, and client representatives to ensure designs are technically accurate, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or civil engineering design, strong CAD skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Department: South West Water

Location: Exeter

Compensation: £40,000 - £55,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing scope & modelling documentation
• Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process (PCI, CCP & DRA etc)
• Technical Queries & Design Submissions via CEMAR
• Drawing Registers
• Arranging Pre-Design Meetings & Sign Off Meetings via Third Party Request Forms
• Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects
• Private Land Drawing (Land Referencing, Section 6, Section 159 & Section 168 Notice Plans)
• Site Investigation Drawings (Trial Hole/Coupon Cut/Sample Cut)
• Completing Overview Drawings with the returned Site Investigation Information
• Competently produce detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures.
• Liaising with the internal team to report any significant hazards or scope changes
• Arranging internal design reviews with the Project Manager, Operations Manager & Design manager
• Delegating workload & support the junior members of the design team
• Reviewing and completing a redline mark up of as-laid drawings
• Requesting & reviewing STAT plans
• Producing a weekly design report & presenting information to the Design Manager during the weekly design output meeting.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered.
• Experience of working in the water industry on clean/wastewater projects
• Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry
• Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015
• Proficient user of AutoCAD
• Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects
• Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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