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Posted Date:  22 Jul 2026
Posting End Date:  05/08/2026
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Capital Design
Salary (£):  48,000 to 73,000

Principal Engineer (Electrical)

Join Our Team as a Principal Engineer! 

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.  

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.  

Are you passionate about tackling climate change and making a positive impact on the environment? Our ambitious five-year programme, featuring over 5,000 innovative projects, is dedicated to overcoming the challenges of delivering exceptional water and waste services. We are committed to addressing flooding and river health issues, ensuring the best outcomes for our customers and the environment. With our dedicated in-house design team, we are set to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact. 

  

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW   

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer (Electrical) based in Finham (Coventry), Raynesway (Derby) or Shelton (Shropshire). In this role you’ll be our lead on all technical aspects of feasibility and design for our water treatment projects. Help us to deliver the best solutions for getting water into supply by driving innovative, best in class solutions with a focus on sustainability and quality.  

Each day will be different as you create electrical designs & specifications, including  HV, LV and control systems across the full project lifecycle. From project conception through to commissioning, you will be ensuring electrical designs are safe, efficient, operable and aligned with our customers need.  

Key Responsibilities 

  • Creation of designs (optioneering, outline design, detailed design) and specifications for subsequent delivery.  

  • Assurance and control of third-party designs to meet the requirements of our customers and regulators.  

  • Coach and support the programme team so that the best solution is delivered (and commissioned) to the agreed, contracted design specification.  

  • Develop and own design assessment and design completion milestones within the Project Team.  

  • Proactively drive the project risk management and ensure risk registers are  maintained throughout the entire design process.  

  • Provide Expert support to the wider design team by coaching and mentoring other engineers to ensure they can deliver to the highest future standards. 

  • Promote a Health and Safety focus into the lifecycle of the design.  

  • Use your Engineering excellence to develop our standardised designs. 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

  • You’ll be degree qualified (desirable) and showing your professional commitment as a member of one of the relevant engineering Institutions. We encourage applications from those actively working towards incorporated or chartered status, a journey which we are keen to support you on.  
  • Extensive experience of implementing CDM regulations in design process and experience associated with the role of Principal Designer are an advantage.  
  • Evidence of coaching skills and building capability within a Design team would be beneficial. A full UK driving licence will be required. 

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. 

 

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU 

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites: 

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 £2250, which is subject to eligibility) 

  • Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)   

  • Dedicated training and development with our Academy  

  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers  

  • Family friendly policies  

  • Two paid volunteering days per year  

 

LET’S GO 

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails. 

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