Design Manager
Our purpose is taking care of life essentials, but we are also big on making a difference, not just because we should, but because we care.
AMP8, our five-year regulatory period, will see us launch our biggest and most complex investment program of almost £13BN, of which £6bn will be delivered to our capital programme. This is more than double the size of the AMP7 Capital programme and is an opportunity to drive real change.
Our new Plug and Play approach will be a collection of common parts that can be connected in different ways and work together (like rigs or tanks) They can be mixed and match to create a wide range of different product
Picture this as your ready-made catalogue of standard products you can simply select the part you need and then they arrive ready to go all in one
This new innovative approach will help you combat the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding, and water quality. Be part of something bringing benefits to our communities, health outcomes and environment.
Plug and play methodology will enable us to build smarter faster safer greener and more affordable projects.
It could be the biggest challenge of your career, if you want to do more because you care we would love to talk to you.
We are looking for a Design Manager to lead the design and development of cutting-edge, plug-and-play engineering solutions across our Capital Plug and Play Programme.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
This is a pivotal role where you’ll lead a high-performing team of Design Engineers to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and regulatory-compliant solutions for water and wastewater treatment and supply. You’ll work at the forefront of engineering innovation, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to shape the future of water infrastructure.
· Lead a team of 6–10 Design Engineers to deliver high-quality, innovative engineering solutions.
· Oversee the design of mechanical, civil, and structural systems for water and wastewater treatment and network projects.
· Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Capital Delivery, and the Chief Engineer’s office to ensure designs meet customer and business needs.
· Manage resources and budgets to deliver cost-efficient, buildable designs that prioritize health and safety.
· Ensure compliance with Severn Trent standards and external regulations (HSE, EA, DWI, OFWAT).
· Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the product lifecycle.
· Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery from design to site installation.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE.
This is a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of the Capital Plug and Play Programme. The role holder will lead an integrated team, primarily composed of Severn Trent Water (STW) members and supported by external staff, to develop engineering and process solutions for a wide range of water and wastewater treatment and supply investment needs.
The programme of work spans the entire Capital Plug and Play Programme, covering both treatment and network aspects of water and wastewater.
To succeed in this role, the candidate must bring proven experience in at least one of the following disciplines: structural, civil, or mechanical engineering—ensuring that their contributions to the design are robust, efficient, and fit for purpose.
The role requires the development of innovative plug-and-play product solutions that deliver the most efficient outcomes to meet investment needs. The successful candidate will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective design of solutions, as well as the validation of designs produced by the Severn Trent team in collaboration with external partners.
All designs must adhere to Severn Trent’s engineering and design standards, as well as external regulatory requirements, including those set by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Environment Agency (EA), the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), and OFWAT.
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 involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?
We do more, because we care.
WHAT IS 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 we serve.
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:
· 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
· Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of your annual salary, (based on company performance, eligible from 2024)
· 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
WHAT’S 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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