Principal Engineer

What do you get if you cross an award-winning, innovative water company and over 300 dedicated team members? Our Design team, of course! Our ambitious and innovative projects (all 5000+ of them) help to combat the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding, and water quality. Being part of our in-house designers means we can do the best by our customers and our water.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. We are investing over £2 billion into construction projects over the next five years to improve our services. Here at Severn Trent Water, we are on an exciting journey! Within our Capital Design and Delivery department, we are looking for a Principal Civil Design Engineer to join our Waste Infra team based in Raynesway (Derby).

Everything You Need to Know

Reporting to the Design Manager, the Principal Design Engineer will provide design and oversight of technical solutions for Waste Infrastructure schemes for Severn Trent’s design department. You will undertake feasibility and outline design for projects within agreed timescales and budgets. You will create designs and specifications and support the wider design team to develop Severn Trent’s in-house design capability. On a day-to-day basis, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and support various project delivery teams. You will undertake high-level appraisal and feasibility of conceptual designs to create innovative and efficient TOTEX solutions, undertaking the role of Principal Designer in accordance with CDM regulations. You will drive H&S, undertake risk management, challenge designs, and ensure that appropriate support is provided to the programme team so that the solution is delivered efficiently on time and in line with specifications.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Ideally qualified in a technical engineering or design-related discipline, and holding chartered engineer status, you will be an experienced principal design engineer with some experience in waste Infra design. You will have experience of providing designs and specifications for commercial negotiations and a proven track record of continuous development of innovative solutions in water treatment projects. You will have experience working with diverse skillsets and building capacity and mentoring other engineers. You will have extensive experience implementing CDM regulations in the design process and a strong understanding of risk management in construction and operational design. You will possess excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people. You will be a forward-thinking innovator, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment. You will be able to make educated judgments and decisions in the face of ambiguity, with a good grasp of the bigger picture, seeking opportunities to contribute to the wider agenda.

The right skills and experience are important, but if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude, we want to talk to you, too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, knowing that diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved—those ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

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 recognize 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 (up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• 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 volunteering days per year

What’s Next?

We can’t wait to hear from you. Before you apply, update your CV and set aside about five minutes. We’ll inform you of the outcome after the closing date—so keep an eye on your phone and emails! If you’re curious and want to learn more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.