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Design Engineer – Civil
Severn Trent. Design solutions or manage consultants for waste networks projects .
Posted 11/10/2026full-timeCoventry • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £42,260 - £58,789 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in engineering design, particularly in civil, hydraulic, or mechanical disciplines, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Capable of producing CAD drawings and conducting hydraulic modeling to develop innovative solutions for wastewater management.
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Engineering DesignHydraulic ModellingCAD Drawings ProductionStakeholder ManagementProblem-Solving
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Hard Skills
Hydraulic DesignCivil DesignMechanical DesignDesign CalculationsWastewater ManagementData CollectionCost-Benefit AnalysisEnvironmental SolutionsTender CompilationInnovative Options Assessment
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingFlexibilityCommitment to LearningForward-Thinking
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in EngineeringIncorporated or Chartered Status
Industry Keywords
Waste NetworksGravity PipesCombined Sewer OverflowsPumping StationsRising MainsSuDSHealth & SafetyNet Zero CarbonBiodiversity EnhancementWater Industry
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design solutions or manage consultants for waste networks projects
- Work on gravity pipes and tanks, combined sewer overflows, pumping stations, rising mains, and SuDS
- Collect data during early project stages
- Identify and assess the cost-benefit of innovative options for wastewater catchment needs
- Undertake design calculations or hydraulic modelling of options
- Produce CAD drawings
- Ensure compliance with standards and specifications
- Compile design packs for tender
- Support Health & Safety, ecology, net zero carbon, and biodiversity enhancement goals
- Develop overall solutions addressing environmental needs and customer expectations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree qualified (desirable); an engineering discipline is required
- Actively working towards incorporated or chartered status
- Experience in engineering design
- Experience in civil, hydraulic, or mechanical design highly advantageous
- Water industry background desirable but not essential
- Full UK driving licence required
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills
- Problem-solving ability and ability to drive projects forward to challenging deadlines
- Flexible approach to supporting the whole team
- Commitment to learning and development
- Forward-thinking approach and ability to anticipate challenges and respond to change
Benefits
Comp & perks- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year
- Annual bonus scheme of up to £2,250, subject to eligibility
- Leading pension scheme: employer doubles contributions up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
- Sharesave: opportunity to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with the Academy
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two paid volunteering days per year