Water Construction Engineer

SevernTrentLife; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Network Construction Engineer to join their team in delivering a significant Mains Renewal project. This role involves overseeing large scale construction activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while working collaboratively within the team. The ideal candidate will possess essential qualifications and experience in the utilities sector, along with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities positively.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Local Mains Renewal incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving license required for this role.
• Experience in the utility-based industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in large scale Mains Renewal construction activities.
• Conduct pre-site checks and manage operational activities on site.

Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Identification

Teamwork

Education

National Water Hygiene

NRSWA Certification

Job description

At Severn Trent, we're embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands - and we want you to be part of it. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade and it is set to improve water quality, reduce leaks and make water supply more reliable for millions of people. The new pipes we are installing will last up to 100 years.

To bring this vision to life, we are creating new jobs across the region with your base in Birmingham, Nottingham, or anywhere in between. We've got opportunities for you to help shape the future of water in the Midlands.

We are looking for a Network Construction Engineer to come in and work as part of a team to successfully deliver Mains Renewal construction activity for a specific site within one of the 4 regions (North, South, East, and West).

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As the Network Construction Engineer (Technician), your key role will be to operate assets on the network on behalf of the construction team whilst carrying out large scale Mains Renewal work at specific locations.

You will assist and support the Network Construction Manager in the scoping and delivery of the Mains Renewal schemes within their area of accountability and will work alongside the Lead Operative to deliver on-site activity.

You will undertake significant, large scale construction activity on-site in a single location, involving a wide range of activities including excavation, installation, testing, and commissioning of new mains and assets.

This role will be integral in delivering large scale construction activity, where the potential risks are significant. Expectation to deliver the construction work to a set budget, working alongside the Network Control Manager.

This role requires a 42-hour work week, Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 4:30 PM, with a half-hour early finish at 4:00 PM on Fridays.

Key Accountability:

• Accountable for undertaking pre-site checks alongside the Network Construction Manager, identifying and health checking key assets in preparation for risk & contingency documentation, and conducting detailed surveys on DMA renewal options.
• Liaise and communicate with Network Control at critical stages of each scheme (i.e., Valve Operations to connect onto trunk mains). Work alongside the Network Construction Lead Operative, supporting the Network Construction Operatives in the construction stages (fusing pipes, service laying, overlanding, etc.).
• Responsible for undertaking valving due diligence for critical stages of the scheme, chlorination, and sampling of mains and services in line with the relevant SOPS + SSOW (Safe Systems of Work).
• Responsible for carrying out operational activities on site e.g., flushing and cleansing of water mains and hydrants. Oversee the installation of pressure control valves on the infrastructure network. Pressure, flow, and disinfection management, including both simple/low risk and complex/high risk valve operations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

For this role, the right candidate will have a full driving license and ideally have your National Water Hygiene and NRSWA with significant experience working within the utility-based industry.

You’ll have good communication skills and the ability to build successful working relationships as you will be working as part of a team. You will have exposure in identifying risks and opportunities.

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 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. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

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 recognize great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favorite perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• 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 volunteering days per year
• Opportunity to participate in a local Mains Renewal incentive scheme, with earning potential of up to an additional £10,000 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 and about five minutes to spare.

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