Senior Wate Network Engineer

Severn Trent Water; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company in the East Midlands seeks a Senior Asset Engineer to lead investigations and manage a wastewater network project. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in wastewater networks and proven problem-solving skills. This role offers various benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and a competitive bonus scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave option

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in wastewater networks.
• Proven experience in asset management and operational problem-solving.
• Chartership with a relevant institution is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic investigations for infiltration sources.
• Provide engineering support throughout project delivery.
• Develop clear action plans from investigation data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management principles

Environmental improvements

Education

Civil engineering

Environmental science

Tools

Hydraulic modelling

Job description

Overview

Want to solve one of the biggest environmental challenges in the water industry? Play a leading role in protecting our rivers and communities by tackling infiltration at its source. Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your engineering skills shine.

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care. We are launching a landmark, multi-million-pound programme to transform how we manage our wastewater network, with a major focus on tackling groundwater infiltration.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Asset Engineer to join our team and become the technical authority on our Infiltration Programme. You will be a lead detective, at the heart of the action, shaping our approach to investigation and diagnosis. This role can be based from Coventry, Derby or Leicester.

Are you a passionate engineer who thrives on complex problem-solving and wants to leave a lasting legacy on our network? If you are driven to turn high-level strategy into on-the-ground engineering solutions, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic investigations, applying and refining Source Detection methodologies, including desk-based studies and managing field investigation teams to systematically identify and quantify sources of infiltration within high-priority catchments.
• Serve as the technical expert for the Infiltration programme, providing engineering support and oversight throughout design, delivery, and validation of solutions.
• Transform investigation data into a clear and prioritized action plan, translating complex network information into persuasive business cases for intervention to maximise environmental and financial benefits.
• Develop and implement new and improved asset standards for investigation and repair to ensure consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Provide technical guidance to the innovation workstream, supporting identification, trialling, and evaluation of new technologies and techniques.
• Coach and provide technical leadership to other team members to foster engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring to the role

We’re looking for a strong technical background in wastewater networks, including assets, systems, hydraulics, asset performance, and failure modes. You should have proven experience in asset management, technical investigation, or operational problem-solving, with a track record of diagnosing complex issues. A highly analytical and methodical approach is essential, with ability to interpret data sources such as flow data, CCTV surveys, and network maps to support informed decision-making.

Excellent communication skills are key, as you will need to clearly explain complex technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A proactive and solution-oriented mindset is valued, especially someone passionate about driving environmental improvements and delivering meaningful outcomes.

You’ll have experience in civil engineering, environmental science, or related fields such as hydraulic modelling or wastewater engineering. Familiarity with project management principles and developing business cases for asset interventions is essential. Chartership with a relevant institution (e.g. CIWEM, ICE, IAM) or working towards it would be an advantage.

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, with a range of benefits that recognise great work and award-winning training. We’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

Here are some of our perks:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – option 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 volunteering days per year

What’s next?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date. Follow up via the contact details provided in the posting.