Overview

Process Engineer (Wastewater Design Engineer) – Cardiff or other Last Mile Asset Management offices with hybrid working. As part of the Last Mile Group, we deliver multi-utility solutions across the UK. You will undertake technical appraisals of foul and surface water drainage systems designed by developers or their consultants, assess adoptability under Section 104 of the Water Industry Act 1991, and reference the Design and Construction Guidance for foul and surface water sewers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical appraisals of wastewater network designs, including SuDS, pumping stations, and rising mains, ensuring compliance with S104 and industry standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to developers, consultants, internal teams, and business development on design adoptability and wastewater infrastructure.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing and developing internal technical systems, processes, and design controls.
• Support adoption and commissioning by advising testing teams, tracking performance metrics, and producing relevant performance and compliance reports.
• Develop resources and tools, such as guidance documents, S104 checklists, and input for GIS mapping systems and design variation processes.

Experience / Knowledge

• Strong experience of wastewater design in a developer, consultancy or water company role.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Water Industry Act 1991 (Section 104) and the Design and Construction Guidance for foul and surface water sewers.
• Good knowledge of the utilities marketplace and water company adoption policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Chartered Engineer status preferable

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• EV/ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (x4 basic salary)
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Flexible start/finish times for eligible roles
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay
• Some benefits applicable after probation

About the company

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK, providing a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes gas, electricity, water and wastewater integration through its operating companies UKPS, Energetics, and Last Mile Asset Management. We are an equal opportunities employer and a Living Wage Employer.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet