Principal Engineer

Severn Trent; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £2250 (eligibility)

Leading pension scheme with 15% match

Dedicated training and development via

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking a Principal Engineer (Design Services) based in Derby. You will lead technical delivery for waste infrastructure schemes, coordinating with framework consultants to meet programme standards, and manage contracts while guiding junior colleagues.

You will drive innovative design solutions, ensure quality assurance, and liaise with hydraulic modellers, internal teams and suppliers to achieve safety and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and member of an engineering Institution or working towards incorporated/chartered status.
• Experience in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Geotechnical engineering, ideally in the Water/Utility sector.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, write and manage multiple service orders for professional design services to meet project requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between sponsors, hydraulic modellers, designers, planners and stakeholders.
• Guide the design process and ensure compliance with programme requirements and safety standards.
• Identify, assess and manage risks across design, construction and operations.
• Engage internal stakeholders and the wider supply chain to ensure project alignment and innovation.
• Support project progress through gate reviews and provide recommendations to decision-makers.

Skills

Civil engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Stakeholder management

Project management

Water sector experience

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Hydraulic modelling

Job description

Join Our Team as a Principal Engineer

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

Are you passionate about tackling climate change and making a positive impact on the environment? Our ambitious five-year programme, featuring over 5,000 innovative projects, is dedicated to overcoming the challenges of delivering exceptional water and waste services. We are committed to addressing flooding and river health issues, ensuring the best outcomes for our customers and the environment. With our dedicated in-house design team, we are set to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact.

Everything You Need To Know

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer based in Raynesway (Derby). The role is a Principal Engineer (Design Services) for Severn Trent Capital Design function, you will lead on all technical aspects for a variety of waste infrastructure schemes working with our framework design consultants to meet Severns Trent's programme and standards, managing and supporting other team members in management of contracts.

Your role is to drive innovation and effective design solutions, leading on quality assurance process supporting other team members, managing project deliverables and facilitating collaboration between hydraulic modellers, designers, internal stakeholders and our wider supply chain to achieve optimal outcomes and uphold safety and sustainability. This role requires close liaison with the Project Management and Commercial Teams as well as ability to offer guidance and expert technical advice to consultants and internal team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Coordinate, write and manage multiple Service Orders for professional design services so the project deliverables meet the design and project requirements.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between sponsors, hydraulic modellers, designers, planners and other stakeholders.
• Design Oversight: Guide the design process, understanding inputs required to support the design development, understanding the difference between change and design development and be compliant with Severn Trent's programme requirements and safety standards.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks throughout the design, construct and operational phases.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal stakeholders and the wider supply chain to ensure project alignment and optimal outcomes. Seek innovations from suppliers to achieve 50% faster, 30% cheaper and support internal learning labs.
• Governance: Support the progressions of projects through Severn Trent's gated process in a timely and efficient manner. Provide necessary information and recommendations to decision-makers at each gate review.

What You'll Bring

You'll be degree qualified and showing your professional commitment as a member of one of the engineering Institutions or actively working towards incorporated or chartered status, a journey which we are keen to support you on. We are seeking an experienced Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Geotechnical (Civil + geotechnical) Engineer with experience ideally in the Water/Utility sector.

You will have excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.

You will be forward-thinking, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment. A full UK driving licence will be required.

Of course, it's important that we attract the right skill sets and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight. The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We do more, because we care.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities.

How We'll Reward And Care For You

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You'll Get Being Part Of The Seven Trent Family

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2250, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year