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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top % of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 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.

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next -year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be.

Due to an exciting new programme which is going to see us deliver for our customers a full mains renewal across our region over the next few years, we are now on a significant recruitment drive to scale our teams to deliver this fantastic work.

This is your opportunity to play a part in this transformation!

We are looking for a Design Engineer to join our team and be responsible for providing designs of technical solutions specifically for Severn Trent Water Mains Renewal programme.

This includes technical input to projects from the feasibility stage all the way through to detailed design. They will be contributing to the overall design target to design km of Mains over the -year period.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As our new Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for conducting feasibility evaluations and assessments for Mains Renewal programmes within required timescales and agreed feasibility budgets, utilising both site visits and data analysis.

Additionally, the role includes creating and developing appropriate designs that fit within the constraints of a scheme, providing optimal whole-life solutions for STW and our customers.

The role also includes supporting and mentoring Assistant Design Engineers as needed and appropriate

Key Accountabilities:

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

For this role the right candidate will have proven experience of engineering design to assist with the development of innovative solutions with a focus on affordability & efficiency. You will also have experience implementing CDM regulations within the design process.

You will have experience working with systems such as CAD Autodesk or similar and experience within the water sector is desirable but not essential.

The right candidate will also have experience working with key stakeholders, influencing in order to deliver designs.

As travel is required, you’ll also have to hold a full driving license.

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 involve. 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 recognise 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 favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family: