Graduate Engineer Design- Civils

Severn Trent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater service provider in Coventry is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join a program that offers varied placements across engineering teams. You will develop civil engineering skills, conduct site assessments, and contribute to critical infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have an ICE accredited degree in Civil Engineering and a valid UK driving license. The position offers competitive benefits including an annual bonus and a comprehensive training program.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,225)

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunities

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• We require a degree in an ICE accredited degree in Civil Engineering.
• BEng graduates will be encouraged to register for IEng; MEng graduates do not.
• It is essential you have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and contribute to civil design deliverables.
• Complete contract documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and asset condition assessments.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Civil design deliverables review

Contract documentation writing

Site surveys and investigations

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Understanding British standards and regulations

Education

ICE accredited degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Programme Overview

Severn Trent Capital and Commercial Services design and deliver water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines and treatment facilities. As a Graduate Engineer the work you undertake will be interesting and varied. The programme will enable you to spend time in various teams across our design, delivery and digital capability functions and will also offer opportunities to spend time working in other areas of our business. How do we meet the challenge of population growth? How do we navigate the extreme weather events which are becoming more frequent because of climate change? How do we deal with water shortages and longer periods of drought? How do we reduce our carbon emissions and mitigate the impact our business processes have on our planet? These are all critical business challenges our teams are currently working to tackle, and you could come work alongside engineers that are trialling some of the best technology and innovation in the industry, making ground‑breaking changes for future generations to come.

You'll get a real insight into the sheer scale of engineering that goes into our water and wastewater treatment and distribution of our water supply and waste removal services through three 9‑month unique placements, across our engineering design teams. You'll learn about different aspects of our business whilst working on a range of projects which will help address real life challenges and drive tangible change. You may be working in a waste workstream designing sewerage systems, or waste treatment designing tanks to facilitate sewage treatment; or in a clean water design team undertaking distribution pipe design or clean water treatment plant design. The aim of the programme is to create a pathway and give you the necessary tools to become a chartered civil engineer.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and contributing to the review of civil design deliverables, including specifications, hydraulic calculations, datasheets, civil design of large civil assets, 3D models and schedules.
• Writing contract documentation.
• Conducting site surveys, investigations and asset condition assessments.
• Scoping solutions working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers for equipment selection, site investigation and design acceptance.
• Understanding British standards & regulations, including construction design management, alongside water industry specific legislation, specifications and guidelines.

Entry Criteria

• We require a degree in an ICE accredited degree in Civil Engineering or a degree meeting ICE accreditation.
• BEng graduates will be encouraged to register for IEng with a requirement for further learning to be undertaken for CEng registration; MEng graduates do not.

Driving Requirements

• It is essential you have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle upon starting this role.

What You Will Learn

You will expand your knowledge of project and people management, including learning how to effectively manage and influence stakeholders. You'll also gain a strong business and commercial acumen, developing your ability to plan strategically with time, cost, and quality in mind, and learn what it takes to successfully design and deliver infrastructure projects across multidisciplinary teams and our supply chain. You'll gain a deeper understanding of why and how we make sure we deliver with our customers at the heart of what we do, and how we communicate this message across our communities.

What We Are Looking For

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long‑term. If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our graduates every day, you'll be a great match for our programme. We'd love you to be someone with:

• Preparing and contributing to the review of civil design deliverables, including specifications, hydraulic calculations, datasheets, civil design of large civil assets, 3D models and schedules.
• Writing contract documentation.
• Conducting site surveys, investigations and asset condition assessments.
• Scoping solutions working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers for equipment selection, site investigation and design acceptance.
• Understanding British standards & regulations, including construction design management, alongside water industry specific legislation, specifications and guidelines.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We're making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups - LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about at Severn Trent.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225 which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family‑friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.