Join Our Team as a 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 for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer. The role will be based in Raynesway (Derby). This role will sit within our expanding in-house Wastewater Networks Design Team, supporting the development of civil engineering solutions for our wastewater infrastructure and CSO programme. Our Design Team uses its technical expertise to develop wastewater network solutions from feasibility and optioneering through outline design. As a Design Engineer, you will support and progressively take ownership of technical work packages, with appropriate support and assurance from senior engineers.
You will work with hydraulic modellers, Project Managers, Operations, consultants, contractors and technical specialists to understand wastewater network problems and develop safe, practical and sustainable engineering solutions. You will use hydraulic modelling, asset records, operational evidence, surveys and site investigations to assess options and produce coordinated design information that supports investment and delivery decisions.
Support feasibility assessments, optioneering and outline design for wastewater network projects addressing storm-overflow (CSO) performance and other waste water network improvements
You’ll explore different engineering solutions and use your judgement to help identify options that are safe, practical, sustainable and provide lasting value
You’ll help identify and develop innovative wastewater solutions, including SuDS and nature-based approaches, considering their hydraulic performance, practicality and wider environmental benefits
Produce coordinated civil designs, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports for wastewater assets, including sewers, chambers, shafts, storage tanks, pumping stations, flow controls and sustainable drainage features.
Work closely with contractors and colleagues across integrated, multidisciplinary project teams to develop coordinated, buildable solutions that are practical to construct, operate and maintain
Ensure Health and Safety are built into the lifecycle of the design
You’ll be degree qualified (desirable) and actively working towards incorporated or chartered status, a journey which we are keen to support you on. An engineering discipline would be required.
Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills.
You will be forward-thinking, 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.
We do more, because we care.
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 rate
Dedicated training and development with our Academy
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two paid 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. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!
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Water is wonderful. Without it we’d be lost. With it, everything’s possible. For every toothbrush, for every loo flushed. For the hot showers, the cool drinks, the cups of tea. But it’s not just at the heart of our homes. It’s at the heart of everything; our schools, our businesses, our hospitals. Saving lives, helping communities thrive.
We’re Severn Trent, a diverse and amazing group of people who want to keep it that way. We bring you clean water and we take it away safely too. But it’s not just what we do. It’s how we do it: not just talking, but going over and above. Stepping up and rolling our sleeves up.
It’s because we care. Not only about our water but our corner of the country. And we care for our amazing people who make all this possible. Don’t just take our word for it; we’re a Glassdoor Top 50 Company – one of the best employers in the UK right now.
At Severn Trent, we do more, because we care.
