Assistant Design Engineer

Severn Trent

. Support the design of technical solutions for Severn Trent Water Mains Renewal Programmes .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £39,081 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing technical solutions for water mains renewal projects, with a strong focus on risk management, CDM documentation, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in CAD or BIM for effective design delivery and collaboration with engineering teams.

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CADBIMCDM RegulationsRisk ManagementStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Technical Design SolutionsDesign PreparationOperational Risk AssessmentCDM Documentation ProductionDesign Package Delivery

Soft Skills

CollaborationProactive Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Full U.K Driving License

Industry Keywords

Severn Trent WaterMains Renewal ProgrammesPreconstruction AssessmentsPeer ReviewsHealth and Safety Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design of technical solutions for Severn Trent Water Mains Renewal Programmes
Work alongside Design Engineers to design and deliver design packages for programme and construction teams
Conduct desktop studies, site visits, peer reviews, and preconstruction assessments
Prepare and deliver information, content, designs, and sketches to stakeholders
Collaborate with programme teams to ensure solutions are constructed and commissioned to agreed design specifications
Liaise with internal and external experts to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions
Identify and assess operational risks and integrate health and safety into the design lifecycle
Maintain proactive risk management and risk registers throughout the design process
Produce CDM documentation and review and validate third-party deliverables
Participate in post-project reviews and capture learnings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience using CAD or BIM
Exposure to CDM regulations within design
Full U.K driving license
Ability to travel for the role
Ability to support technical design solutions from feasibility through detailed design
Ability to prepare designs, sketches, and stakeholder information
Ability to assess operational risks and maintain risk registers
Ability to produce CDM documentation and review third-party deliverables

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Award-winning training