Senior Civils Design Engineer

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

AMP8, our next five-year regulatory period, will see us launch our biggest and most complex investment programme of almost £13bn, of which £6bn will be delivered through our capital programme.

This is more than double the size of the AMP7 capital programme and is an opportunity to drive real change.

Our new Plug and Play approach will be a collection of common parts that can be connected in different ways and work together (like rigs or tanks). They can be mixed and matched to create a whole range of different products.

This new innovative approach will help to combat the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding and water quality. Be a part of something bringing benefits to our communities, health outcomes and environment.

Our Plug & Play methodology will enable us to build smarter, faster, safer, greener, and more affordable projects.

We are looking for a Senior Civils Design Engineer to work within our Plug & Play team, truly delivering for the future.

The role can be based at any of our Design Hubs; STC, Finham, Raynesway.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Design Engineer , you will be completing design work using different design tools such as AutoCAD & Inventor. You will drive innovation into every programme of work, looking for cost-efficient solutions to a range of problems considering the whole life cost, safety and environmental impact of all proposed solutions.

The Senior Design Engineer will work with a range of key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of solutions that meet the needs of the Customer, Key Stakeholders, and the regulatory requirements of OFWAT and the Environment Agency.

You will play a key role in developing the technical capability of team members through coaching, mentoring and supporting colleagues.

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering experience with a background including civil engineering.
• Extensive experience of developing new and innovative design solutions to a wide range of engineering problems.
• Be able to demonstrate experience of proving the reliability and effectiveness of new solutions through robust test procedures.
• Proven innovation of design to assist with the development of innovative solutions in the delivery of projects.
• Experience of working to standards, codes and design manuals.
• Extensive experience of influencing internal & external stakeholders to deliver design objectives.
• Practice of managing a product life cycle.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in a civils engineering discipline.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.

We want people who show up and roll their sleeves up. Restless spirits who are ready to be part of something bigger, who care, who really care… because when you really care, you’ll go above and beyond.

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.

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility)
• 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 paid volunteering days 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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