Senior Design Engineer

Severn Trent Water; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to design technical solutions for water treatment facilities. The role involves conducting feasibility studies, delivering project designs, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have engineering qualifications, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a changing environment. The position offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in water treatment processes is beneficial.
• Professional commitment towards incorporated or chartered status.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design technical solutions for water treatment facilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies for conceptual designs.
• Deliver outline and detailed designs for projects.
• Review third-party designs for compliance.
• Support commissioning of solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Innovative problem-solving

Project management

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Design 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.

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. With our dedicated in-house design team, we are set to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Design Engineer based in Shelton (Shropshire) or Raynesway (Derby). In this role, you will design technical solutions for water treatment facilities, providing inputs from feasibility through to outline design, detailed design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and validate data to define problems.
• Conduct high-level appraisals and feasibility studies for conceptual designs, creating innovative and efficient TOTEX solutions.
• Deliver appropriate designs (outline and detailed) and specifications for project delivery.
• Review and validate third-party designs to ensure they meet solution requirements.
• Support the programme team to ensure solutions are delivered and commissioned to the agreed design specifications.
• Agree on design assessment and completion milestones with the Project Manager.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

You’ll be degree qualified (desirable) 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.

Having water industry background would be great but not essential however experience in treatment processes with a civil, mechanical or process background would be beneficial.

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 a forward-thinking innovator, 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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential.

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 £2,250, 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

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date – so keep an eye on your phone and emails!

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