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Posted Date:  26 Feb 2025
Posting End Date:  12- Mar- 25
Location:  Shropshire
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Capital Design
Salary (£):  Competitive

Principal Engineer

What do you get if you cross an award winning, innovative, water company and over 300 dedicated team members? Our Design team of course!  

 

Our ambitious and innovative projects (all 5000+ of them) help to combat the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding and water quality. Being part of our inhouse designers means we can do the best by our customers and our water. 

 

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.  

 

Here at Severn Trent Water, we are on a very exciting journey!  Within our Capital Design and Delivery department, we are looking for a Principal Civil Design Engineer to join our Water Networks team based in Shrewsbury.

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

Reporting to the Design Manager, the Principal Design Engineer will provide design and oversight of technical solutions for Water Networks schemes for Severn Trent’s design department. 

 

You will undertake optioneering, outline and detail design for projects within agreed timescales and budgets. You will support the wider design team to develop our in-house design capability.

 

On a day-to-day basis, you will work closely with designers and support them on their career journey, stakeholders and support the project management teams.

 

You will be able to undertake the role of Principal Designer in accordance with CDM regulations. You will drive health and safety, manage and communicate risks, challenge designs and ensure that appropriate support is provided to the project management team so that the solution is delivered efficiently.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

Ideally qualified in a technical engineering or design related discipline, you will be an experienced Water Networks engineer, with a track record of delivering designs on large water networks projects.

 

You will have extensive experience of implementing CDM regulations in the design process and strong understanding of risk management in construction and operational design.

 

You will have experience of providing designs and specifications for commercial negotiations and a proven track record of continuous development of innovative solutions in the delivery of water networks projects.

 

You will have experience working within a diverse team of engineers with different skillsets and be able to demonstrate how you have supported others on their career journey.

 

You will have excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people. You will be a forward-thinking innovator, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment. You will be able to make educated judgments and decisions in the face of ambiguity, and have a good grasp of the bigger picture, seeking opportunities to contribute to the wider agenda.

 

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

 

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 want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

 

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.

 

With that in mind, 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 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

 

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!

 

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

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