Senior Design Engineer

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Join Severn Trent\’s Design Team as a Senior Design Engineer! At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We\’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 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 inclusive workplace.Are you passionate about tackling climate change and making a positive impact on the environment? Our ambitious five-year programme, featuring over 5,000 innovative projects, is dedicated to overcoming the challenges of delivering exceptional water and waste services. With our dedicated in-house design team, we are set to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact.EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Process) based in Finham (Coventry). In this role, you\’ll lead on all technical aspects of feasibility and design for a variety of Water Treatment projects, driving innovative, efficient, environment friendly, safe to build and operate, least whole life cost solutions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide design solutions from feasibility, through to outline design, detailed design, construction, testing, commissioning and handover.Review, coordinate, technically challenge and approve design produced by external consultants, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, specifications and project requirementsSupport in house design for optioneering and outline design.Identify, assess and manage risks throughout the design process, including health & safety, environmental, constructability and operational considerations.Undertake activities associated with Severn Tent\’s role as Principal Designer – CDM regulations.Define design milestones and support Project Managers in delivering successful outcomes.Support Project Managers in their obligation to provide Design Acceptance and, where responsible for detailed design, be adept in responding to site queries and resolving technical issues with minimal delay.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.Provide technical support to the Water Treatment Design Team and play a key role in developing the technical capability of team members through coaching and mentoring.WHAT YOU\’LL BRING You\’ll be degree qualified in an engineering discipline and showing your professional commitment as a member of one of the engineering Institutions (IMechE/ICE /IStructE/…) or actively working towards incorporated or chartered status, a journey which we are keen to support you on. You\’ll have a solid understanding of engineering principles, and having water sector experience (or similar) is required.Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people. Forward-thinking innovator, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment.A full UK driving licence will be required.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.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.Here are just some of our favourite\’s perks that you\’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family: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 rateDedicated training and development with our AcademyElectric vehicle scheme and retail offersFamily friendly policiesTwo paid volunteering days per yearWHAT\’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. We\’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date – so keep an eye on your phone and emails!And if your curiosity has peaked and you\’re wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

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