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Posted Date:  23 Apr 2026
Posting End Date:  14-May-2026
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Capital Design
Salary (£):  £50,000-£65,000

Senior Design Engineer

 

Join Our Team as a Senior Design Engineer!

 

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.  Join us to make 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. With our dedicated in-house design team, we are set to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact.

 

About the Role

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer within our waste networks team based in Finham (Coventry). In this role, you will design technical solutions for waste network facilities, providing inputs from optioneering through to outline design, detailed design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover. You’ll work on exciting new complex projects and be a mentor for your peers. In addition, you will work closely with our Project Managers to define the right contractual outputs to ensure successful project delivery.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Lead on technical aspects of feasibility and design for a variety of waste infrastructure projects, driving innovative, efficient, environment friendly, safe to build and operate, least whole life cost solutions. 
  • Carry out feasibility assessments for projects within programmed timescales and within agreed feasibility budgets undertaking site visits, scoping and management of surveys and analysis of data.
  • Create civil designs & specifications which include consideration of health & safety; environment; buildability; customer impact; third party constraints/permissions/approvals; commissioning; operation and maintenance; appropriate legislation and regulations and all geotechnical, structural and hydraulic aspects.
  • Work with a range of key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of solutions that meet the needs of the Customer, Key Stakeholders and the regulatory requirements of OFWAT and the Environment Agency.  
  • Provide technical support, and support the development and technical capability of team members through coaching, mentoring and supporting the Design Manager to identify development opportunities for individual designers.
  • Undertake activities associated with Severn Trent’s role as Principal Designer - CDM regulations. 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

 

You’ll be degree qualified (desirable) and showing your professional commitment as a member of one of the engineering Institutions or actively working towards incorporated or chartered status, a journey which we are keen to support you on. 

A background in civil engineering in essential, to come with a water industry background would be required highly desirable. Appreciation and/or experience in wastewater hydraulic modelling would also be desirable.

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  capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment.  A full UK driving licence will be required.

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.

We do more, because we care.

 

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.

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, which is subject to eligibility)
  • 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 paid 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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