Principal Engineer, Water Infrastructure & Design Lead

Severn Trent; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Pension scheme - up to 15%

Dedicated training & development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent seeks a Principal Engineer (Design Services) based in the Derby area to lead on technical design across waste infrastructure schemes within the Capital Design function. You will coordinate design activities, guide quality assurance, and manage contracts across a diverse team, including consultants and internal stakeholders.

You will drive innovation, ensure safety and sustainability, and liaise with Project Management and Commercial teams to deliver projects that meet programme

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with professional commitment to an engineering Institution or working towards incorporated/chartered status.
• Experience as Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Geotechnical engineer ideally in the Water/Utility sector.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to build relationships across a diverse group.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, write and manage multiple Service Orders for professional design services to meet design and project requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication 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 throughout design, construction and operation phases.
• Engage internal stakeholders and the wider supply chain to ensure project alignment and opportunities for innovation.
• Support project progressions through the gated process and provide information to decision-makers at each gate.

Skills

Civil engineering

Geotechnical

Stakeholder mgmt

Water/Utilities

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Severn Trent seeks a Principal Engineer (Design Services) based in the Derby area to lead on technical design across waste infrastructure schemes within the Capital Design function. You will coordinate design activities, guide quality assurance, and manage contracts across a diverse team, including consultants and internal stakeholders.

You will drive innovation, ensure safety and sustainability, and liaise with Project Management and Commercial teams to deliver projects that meet programme