Technical Wastewater Engineer

Wessex Water; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider is seeking a Technical Wastewater Specialist to shape investment strategies and develop wastewater solutions. Ideal candidates will have expertise in wastewater treatment and the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders. This role offers significant career growth, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to impact the future of the water industry.

Benefits

Combined pension contribution of up to 20%

25 days' holiday, rising to 28 with service

Option to buy/sell holiday days

Healthcare package

Life assurance of up to eight times salary

Electric car scheme

Cashback and discounts from 3,000+ retailers

One paid volunteering day annually

Enhanced family leave and pay

Support from mental health first aiders

£1,000 referral bonus for successful recommendations

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in designing wastewater solutions.
• Ability to question usual processes and propose best solutions.
• Understanding of wastewater operations and investment costs.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of wastewater solutions for PR29 and AMP9.
• Influence business plans and future of the water industry.
• Work with colleagues to ensure alignment across strategies.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Expert knowledge of wastewater treatment processes

Personal skills for effective collaboration at all levels

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Job description

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We're seeking a skilled and passionate Technical Wastewater Specialist to drive the development of our solutions for PR29 and AMP9.

What you'll do

This is an opportunity to join Wessex Water at a time of unprecedented change for the company and sector, with the potential for you to make a huge difference within your role. Our investment plan proposes a doubling of investment over the next five years, and a large proportion of this is in wastewater.

As a Technical Wastewater Specialist, you will be pivotal in shaping the scale of our investment in the future, including the solutions that will be used as part of our wastewater and environmental programmes in AMP9. Consequently, you will have a variety of responsibilities and the ability to influence all levels of the business plan and the future of the water industry.

You'll need to be able to switch between the big picture and details quickly, working with colleagues to ensure alignment across strategies such as the Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP), Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), and Long-Term Delivery Strategy (LTDS).

What you'll need

You should be technically skilled, question usual processes, and propose the best solutions for customers and the environment. This role suits someone with knowledge and experience in designing wastewater solutions, who can also explain their strategic importance.

You will need:

• To be degree qualified or equivalent, preferably a chartered engineer or with equivalent status
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Personal skills for effective collaboration at all levels
• Expert knowledge of wastewater treatment processes
• Knowledge of relevant financial and environmental regulatory frameworks
• An understanding of wastewater operations and investment costs
• Experience in asset management and its application to wastewater treatment

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• 25 days' holiday, rising to 28 with service
• Option to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five
• A healthcare package to claim back healthcare costs
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
• An electric car scheme in exchange for part of your salary, subject to conditions
• Cashback and discounts from 3,000+ retailers
• One paid volunteering day annually
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform
• Support from mental health first aiders
• A £1,000 referral bonus for successful recommendations

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – serving 2.9 million people in the South West
• YTL Developments – redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into a sustainable community
• YTL Construction UK – providing infrastructure, residential, commercial, and industrial services
• YTL Arena – developing and operating a 19,000-capacity entertainment complex
• Other retail, environmental, and specialist businesses

Our people say YTL UK is a great place to work, offering diverse career development opportunities. We value diversity and inclusion, are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant, and are a Disability Confident Employer. Please inform us if you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment.