Overview

Wastewater Design Engineer - Cardiff

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile Asset Management, part of the Last Mile Group, we deliver high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. As our Wastewater team grows, we are excited to welcome a talented Wastewater Design Engineer to join us.

As a Wastewater Design Engineer at Last Mile Asset Management, you’ll be responsible for undertaking technical appraisals of foul and surface water drainage systems designed by developers or their consultants. You’ll assess their adoptability under Section 104 of the Water Industry Act 1991, with reference to the Design and Construction Guidance for foul and surface water sewers.

You can be based in one of our offices in Cardiff, Hamilton, Stonehouse, or Warrington, with hybrid working arrangements available.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays


• Holiday buy scheme


• Discretionary bonus


• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)


• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme


• Up to 7% employer pension contribution


• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)


• Refer a friend incentive


• Wagestream


• Employee assistance programme


• Car allowance


• Hybrid working*


• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*


• Private medical insurance*


• Company sick pay*


• Some benefits apply after probation*

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical appraisals of wastewater network designs, including sustainable drainage systems (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 colleagues 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 Ofwat's Code for Adoption and in particular the Design and Construction Guidance for foul and surface water sewers


• Good knowledge of utilities marketplace and water company adoption policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equivalent experience


• Chartered Engineer Status preferable

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Wastewater Design Engineer? Apply now!

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK. We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the last mile of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks. Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater.

Working through our operating companies UKPS (in the South of England and Wales), Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we offer a one-stop shop for new utility connections. We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.