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Posted Date:  11 Oct 2024
Posting End Date:  11- nov- 24
Location:  Derbyshire
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Capital Design
Salary (£):  .

Armed Forces Placement Scheme - Design Engineer

 JOIN THE SEVERN TRENT ARMED FORCES PLACEMENT SCHEME   

–  DESIGN ENGINEERS.   

  

Serving over 4.8 million homes and businesses, Severn Trent is one of the UK’s largest water companies. We cover one of the most diverse regions in the country - from the Bristol Channel to the Humber, and from Shropshire to the East Midlands.   

Over 7,000 people – our Severn Trenters – help us look after one of life’s essentials. They deliver sector-leading performance while making a positive impact on our customers, the places where they live and the environment that surrounds us all.   

   

WHY CHOOSE US?   

  

You’ve proven you’re a great team player, you’ve earnt our respect – and now you’re ready for a new set of challenges, so take on serving your community in a different way, delivering one of life’s essentials.   

   

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW  

  

  • An up to 6-week placement opportunity with our Engineering project design teams.   
  • Placement duration can be tailored per individual circumstances and allowance of Grant resettlement time & annual leave allowances, so less or more than 6 weeks can be tailored.   
  • Placements available in Coventry (Finham), Derby (Raynesway), and Shrewsbury (Shelton) – based in our cutting-edge engineering design hubs.   
  • Focus on design and design management within our waste infrastructure and treatment design teams, working on industry-leading engineering projects.   
  • Mentorship from our project management team, hands-on experience of the engineering project lifecycle, exposure to CDM regulations, designing in a multi-disciplinary design team with other engineers, and more.   
  • Employability Training via our State-of-the-art learning Academy to assist with interviews, building a great CV and future career prospects advice.   

  

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN   

  

  • In-depth understanding of multi-disciplinary design principles and practices.   
  • Valuable experience in consultant design progress meetings, site visits, safety tours, and networking with key stakeholders.   
  • Opportunity to gain vital experience for future permanent roles within Severn Trent or externally.   
  • Placements begin from May 2024.   
  • We understand that every resettlement journey is unique, so we offer placements throughout the year.   

  

CRITERIA   

  

  • Passion and interest in  design and design management, with previous design experience desirable – but passion and potential are key.
  • Experience in a design or roles utilising engineering skills.   
  • Ability to utilise grant resettlement time or annual leave.   

  

Don't miss this chance to kickstart your career in project management with Severn Trent.    

  

  • Severn Trent's Commitment to You   
  • Tailored initiatives for a smooth transition   
  • Priority on well-being and career growth   
  • Contributions valued; growth prioritised.   
  • Assistance for Veterans, reservists, and families   
  • Personalised meetings post application.   
  • Flexibility for reservists training and mobilisation   
  • Continued benefits during military service.   
  • Pairing with a supportive buddy from our Severn Trent Armed forces family   

   

For further information or to speak to one of our Armed forces team please contact us at armedforces@severntrent.co.uk   

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