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Posted Date:  18 Jun 2025
Posting End Date:  02/07/2025
Location:  Derbyshire
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Programme Management
Salary (£):  £45,943 - £54,731 DOE

Principal Engineer

 

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.


We’re looking for a Principal Engineer to join our River Enhancements team at our Coventry office.


EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW


As our Principal Engineer within the River Health Team, you’ll lead the assessment and development of options to reduce storm overflow spills across the wastewater network and treatment systems. This includes introducing innovative approaches and deploying them at scale and pace to improve environmental outcomes.


You’ll be responsible for conducting site assessments, managing surveys, and analysing data within agreed timescales and budgets. Your work will consider a wide range of factors including health and safety, environmental impact, buildability, customer experience, third-party permissions, and compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.


In this role, you’ll work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and regulatory standards set by OFWAT and the Environment Agency. Additionally, you’ll support the technical development of the team through mentoring, coaching, and identifying growth opportunities for colleagues


Key accountabilities will include:

  • Lead the appraisal and development of innovative, cost-effective TOTEX solutions, ensuring alignment with design standards and assurance processes.
  • Gather and validate data to identify root causes of spills and define effective solutions.
  • Assess delivery and operational risks, including health & safety, environmental impact, commissioning, and maintenance.
  • Determine and cost appropriate solutions in collaboration with commercial teams, contributing to governance and decision-making forums.
  • Adhere to and help evolve design standards, supporting the adoption of new, innovative approaches.
  • Collaborate with the supply chain to drive innovation, share best practices, and embed improvements into standard processes.
  • Provide technical support to delivery teams, ensuring solutions are implemented to specification and successfully commissioned.
  • Review completed projects, evaluate benefits, and share lessons learned to inform future designs and standards.


WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 


To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally bring experience from the wastewater sector, with a strong understanding of modelling tools such as InfoWorks or HADES for sewers, rivers, and surface water. You should be confident using these tools to develop outline designs that support rapid project delivery.


You’ll have a proven track record in managing modelling and early-stage feasibility work, alongside extensive experience in producing designs and specifications for wastewater projects. A flair for innovation in design is essential, helping to shape creative and effective solutions.


Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and design manuals is also important, ensuring your work consistently meets technical and regulatory requirements.


You should hold a degree in Engineering, Science, or an Environmental discipline, or have completed further education through a structured Modern Apprenticeship scheme. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent experience is desirable, along with a full UK driving licence.


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  

 

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.


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