Assistant Project Engineer

We’re more than just a water company. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you’ll work with the latest technologies, driving forward-thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a real difference to the communities we serve.

With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are passionate about sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

We’re looking for an Assistant Project Engineer to join our Health, Safety, Security & Resilience – Process Safety team, supporting compliance activities across critical assets and systems. This role focuses on inspection, repair, and maintenance of equipment such as lifting equipment (LOLER), pressure systems (PSSR), and designated zoned areas (DSEAR).

What you’ll do

Support statutory compliance programs across Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy.
Assist Project Engineers and Managers with financial planning, raising purchase orders, and monitoring budgets.
Coordinate compliance activities and provide technical support to internal stakeholders.
Manage performance against compliance criteria and service level agreements.
Maintain and develop data management systems to meet regulatory and company standards.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience delivering multi-site projects with operational and H&S risk.
Knowledge of compliance legislation and standards.
Strong understanding of asset maintenance processes and contractor management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to identify risks and drive innovative solutions.

Qualifications

Working towards APM PMQ or relevant engineering qualification.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable: IOSH, NEBOSH.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE 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 Severn Trent family:

Salary: £37,541 plus monthly car allowance
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 and two 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.