Assistant Asset Engineer

Our strategy is simple - We want to solve the challenges we have today as well as find answers to some of our industry’s bigger long-term challenges.

Are you passionate about data and driving positive change in wastewater network management? Our Tactical Asset Planning (Investment planning) team are working day in day out to make it happen. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

With that in mind we’re looking for an Assistant Asset Engineer to help us in developing our portfolio management and business planning within Tactical Asset Planning. Do you have project management, project co-ordination or PMO skills? Or do you have advanced data analysis skills? Can you utilise tools such as Power BI to generate insights and reports? Can you contribute to the development, execution, and monitoring of project plans? Or perhaps you have relative experience with a degree in a relevant Engineering, Scientific or Environmental Discipline?

If so, then read on.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Assistant Engineer to join our team, primarily supporting Portfolio Management and Business Planning within the Tactical Asset Planning function. As an Assistant Asset Engineer, you'll be a crucial part of our Tactical Asset Planning team. You'll support the development and implementation of our asset management strategy, helping us make informed decisions about where to invest resources. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to tactical decision-making.

You'll play a pivotal role in identifying and developing effective solutions to complex wastewater network challenges, ensuring long-term network health and optimal performance. This is a technical role focused on driving solution development through a Engineering and data-driven approach.

This role is within the wastewater networks infrastructure element of the Severn Trent Value Chain. As an Assistant Asset Engineer, you’ll support the Tactical Asset Planning Manager and Senior Asset Engineers within our team, and will be responsible for conducting research, analysis, and overarching project management of financial, risk and project related data to ensure the best information is available to enable the team to make key investment decisions (technical, financial and commercial feasibility).

The role will be all encompassing, allowing you to have a central role in supporting the development and implementation of the Tactical Asset Planning Strategy but also Assisting in applying asset management principles and administration to some of our key asset classes.

We’re wanting someone to come into this role to analyse and identify potential problems to enable the team to produce the best life cycle decisions to ensure our assets are fit for the future.

Your Responsibilities:

Translate data and modelling insights into detailed system-based solutions for wastewater network challenges.
Collaborate with Asset Management Specialists to understand root causes and develop targeted solutions.
Conduct feasibility studies, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment, to evaluate potential solutions.
Develop comprehensive solution proposals, including implementation plans, resource requirements, and expected outcomes.
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions align with overall network objectives and priorities.
Decision Making: Provide clear and concise communication to support Capital Maintenance and Capital investment decision-making.
Collaboration: Actively participate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to share best practices and identify emerging solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

It's key that you have strong analytical, a project management/co-ordination process, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of waste networks would be beneficial, but skills or experience in implementation and delivery of projects at project or portfolio level (including PMO) would be advantageous.

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.

These are some of the key Skills and experience we would be looking for :

Strong understanding of wastewater network processes, risks, and management strategies.
Proven track record in collecting, analysing, and interpreting complex wastewater network data.
Solution-oriented mindset with a passion for developing solutions.
Strong project management skills, with an interest in cost-benefit analysis and business case development.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

We want people who show up and roll their sleeves up. Restless spirits who are ready to be part of something bigger, who care, who really care... because when you really care, you’ll go above and beyond. When you really care you don’t just talk about it, you do more.

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 employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.

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.

Salary range of £29,304 – £32,307
25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 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

Join our team and make a real impact on our wastewater network.

Apply now!

Note: While experience in wastewater networks is beneficial, it's not a requirement. We're looking for talented individuals with strong analytical and project management skills.

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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