Design Engineer

ESP Utilities Group Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company based in Leatherhead is looking for a dedicated professional to ensure compliance with wastewater asset design standards. You will be responsible for liaising with construction partners, managing operational processes, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Candidates should have significant experience in the wastewater distribution sector, with excellent problem-solving, communication, and relationship management skills. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to operational excellence in water management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in wastewater distribution sector.
• Knowledge of design, delivery, installation in a water company context.
• In-depth knowledge of water industry standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure wastewater assets are designed according to ESP’s standards.
• Liaise with construction partners for design support.
• Develop and manage operational processes for commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Input into maintenance regime review.

Skills

Wastewater distribution experience

Design knowledge

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Computer literate

Education

Incorporate Engineer (IEng) qualification

Job description

This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a multi utility team responsible for the specification, adoption and operation of water and waste-water networks in England and Wales.

Role Purpose

The role will be responsible for ensuring that assets adopted from our construction customers are compliant with the relevant standards and regulations, ensuring the adoption of quality water and sewerage assets. Primarily the role will be responsible for S104 assessments and working with developers to agree a sewer design in accordance with Sewer Sector Guidance.

A key requirement will be for the successful candidate to demonstrate a strong customer service ethos – both towards our construction partners and retail customers - and a focus upon operational excellence in the adoption and management of our network assets.

ESP adopts assets from construction partners and developers across all regions of England and Wales.

Key Responsibilities

The following key responsibilities apply to the role:

• Responsible for ensuring wastewater assets are designed and constructed in line with ESP’s design, specification and operational policies and procedures.
• Liaise with construction partners to offer technical support and guidance throughout the design and construction process
• Develop, implement and manage operational processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver safe and compliant water and wastewater commissioning activities
• Develop effective relationships with other WASCOs concerning NAV connection and commercial processes
• Provide Support with reporting, monitoring (KPIs) and compliance with all design, construction, maintenance and emergency response policies and standards and in accordance with ESP’s Safety Case.
• Input into the review of the status, adequacy and effectiveness of the asset maintenance regime, safety policies and technical standards.
• Ensure that the requirements of ESPUG’s Health and Safety, Environmental and Asset Management Policies are met.
• Ensure that the quality, environmental and statutory requirements of ESP Water’s NAV licenses are met and where practicable exceeded.

Key Skills

• Significant experience in or wastewater distribution sector with specific Knowledge of design, delivery, installation, Experience gained within the context of a water company Developer Services role or within a Consulting/Design Engineer or Developer would be advantageous.
• Qualified Incorporate Engineer (IEng) or equivalent qualification desirable; or proven relevant experience, with interest to become qualified.
• In depth knowledge of the relevant water industry Standards, Recommendations, Specifications and Legislation relevant to the construction and operation of water and/or waste-water distribution networks.
• Knowledge of the selection and procurement of materials to be used in the construction of waste-water networks,
• An innovative approach to problem solving. Brings an energetic and curious approach to problem solving.
• Ability to innovate and to embed continuous improvement and innovation through a team with.
• An ability to adopt a wider perspective than the immediate bounds of the job description. Flexible approach to working on activities across the water team.
• Computer Literate.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.