What do you get if you cross an award winning, innovative, water company and over 300 dedicated team members? Our Capital 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. Be a part of something bringing benefits to our communities, health outcomes and environment.

It could be the biggest challenge of your career. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you.

Within our Capital Delivery and Commercial department, we are looking for Principal Civil Design Engineer to join our Waste Networks team.

Are you an experienced, senior or principal civil engineer with experience in designing infrastructure?

Sounds interesting? Then, read on.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Reporting to the Design manager, the Principal Civil Design Engineer will provide design and oversight of technical solutions for wastewater infrastructure schemes for Severn Trent’s Waste Networks team. You will undertake feasibility, evaluation and assessment for variuous waste water projects within agreed timescales and budgets. You will create civil 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 wastewater infrastructure 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 the delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects. You will have experience working with a diverse team of different skillsets, and building capacity and mentoring other engineers. You will have extensive experience of implementing CDM regulations in the design process and strong understanding of risk management in construction and operational design.

You will have excellent internal and external 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, and have 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 as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are 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 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.

With that in mind, 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 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

WHATS 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. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.

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