Water Construction Techncian

Severn Trent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking a Network Construction Engineer to join their team. This role involves overseeing construction activities for mains renewal projects while ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a utility background, strong communication skills, and a full driving license. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a performance-based bonus, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Potential Mains Renewal incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving license is essential.
• Significant experience in a utility-based industry.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Operate assets on the network during construction.
• Assist the Network Construction Manager in delivering schemes.
• Perform on-site activities including excavation and installation.

Skills

Utility experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

National Water Hygiene

NRSWA qualifications

Job description

Overview

Severn Trent is delivering a £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands. This major investment aims to improve water quality, reduce leaks, and make water supply more reliable for millions of people. The new pipes will last up to 100 years.

We are creating new roles across the region with positions based in Birmingham, Nottingham, or anywhere in between. We have opportunities to help shape the future of water in the Midlands.

Role

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

Responsibilities

Everyday responsibilities

• Operate assets on the network on behalf of the construction team while carrying out large-scale Mains Renewal work at specific locations.
• Assist and support the Network Construction Manager in scoping and delivering Mains Renewal schemes within their area of accountability; work alongside the Lead Operative to deliver on-site activity.
• Undertake significant construction activity on-site, including excavation, installation, testing, and commissioning of new mains and assets.
• Deliver construction work to a set budget, working with the Network Control Manager.

Key accountability

• Undertake pre-site checks with the Network Construction Manager and identify key assets for risk and contingency documentation; conduct detailed surveys on DMA renewal options.
• liaise and communicate with Network Control at critical stages of each scheme; support the Network Construction Lead Operative and Operatives during construction stages (fusing pipes, service laying, over-landing, etc.).
• Perform valving due diligence for critical stages; chlorination and sampling of mains and services in line with relevant SOPs and SSOW (Safe Systems of Work).
• Carry out on-site operational activities such as flushing and cleansing of water mains and hydrants; oversee installation of pressure control valves; manage pressure, flow and disinfection for both low- and high-risk valve operations.

What you’ll bring to the role

The right candidate will have a full driving license and ideally National Water Hygiene and NRSWA qualifications, with significant experience in a utility-based industry.

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

The right character, positivity, and caring attitude are also important.

What’s in it for you

Working at Severn Trent offers a pathway to a career. We reward hard work with a range of benefits and award-winning training to help you reach your potential, while supporting the environment and communities where we live.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500 per year based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – employer contribution matched up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
• Sharesave – opportunity 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
• Potential to participate in a local Mains Renewal incentive scheme with earning potential up to £10,000 per year

What’s next

We’d love to hear from you. Please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare before applying.

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