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Posted Date:  5 Dec 2025
Posting End Date:  19/12/25
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Capital Delivery - Infra
Salary (£):  Competitive

Senior Design Manager

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.   

We are currently looking for a Senior Design Manager to lead the Engineering Design activities in our Capital River Health Enhancement team and play a proactive role in successfully delivering our AMP8 programme.

 

Our ambitious and innovative projects help to combat the challenges of flooding and water pollutions. Be a part of something bringing benefits to our communities, health outcomes and environment.

 

It could be the biggest challenge of your career. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you.

 

Sounds interesting? Then, read on.

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

Based from any of our Coventry or Edgbaston offices, the Senior Design Manager will lead an integrated team of designers to develop engineering solutions for a wide range of Waste Water Infrastructure programmes within Severn Trent’s Capital Investment Programme. You will work with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver assigned projects to time and budget, continuously challenging and innovating to improve performance and drive continuous improvement. You will provide robust leadership to enable design, procurement and construction of multiple projects as well as nurturing the development of your team and their success.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

Degree qualified (desirable) in a related discipline you will be an experienced leader with strong coaching skills in solution design. You will have experience leading design projects, ideally within waste networks.

You will have experience of carrying out the role of Principal Designer representative with accountability for discharging Principal Designer duties in accordance with CDM regulations.

 

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 involve. 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!

 

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