Senior Design Engineer in Coventry

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.

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.

• 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 requirements.
• Support 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 Trent’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.

• 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.
• 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.
• We value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.

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.

• 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

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.