Mechanical Design Engineer

What do you get if you cross an award winning, innovative, water company and over 300 dedicated team members? Our Design team of course! 

Our ambitious and innovative projects (all 5000+ of them) help to combat the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding, and water quality. Being part of our inhouse designers means we can do the best by our customers and our water. 

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. 

Within our Capital Design and Delivery department, we are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Water treatment team based in one of our design offices at Finham, Coventry, Raynesway, Derby or Shelton, Shropshire.

Well, if you are, read on. 

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.  

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 

Reporting to the Design Manager, the Mechanical Design Engineer will provide design and oversight of technical solutions for water treatment schemes for Seven Trent’s design department.

You will be designing solutions or managing consultants for disinfection project. You will undertake feasibility, outline, and detailed design for project within agreed timescales and budgets and provide construction support,

On a day-to-day basis, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, and support various project delivery teams.

You will be responsible for sizing and designing key mechanical equipment for disinfection such as dosing pumps, valves, analysers, electrolysers, salt saturators, gas extraction systems, failsafe systems, gas ejectors (vacuum systems), motive water pumps, mixers, or lances.

You will support H&S, undertake risk management, challenge designs, and ensure that appropriate support is provided to the programme team so that the solution is delivered efficiently on time and in line with specifications.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

Ideally qualified in Mechanical Engineering, and holding chartered engineer status or equivalent expertise, you will be an experienced design engineer with some experience in water treatment design.

You will be aware of the legal requirements of the industry, and familiar with the objectives of disinfection (primary, secondary, marginal) and the associated treatment methods.

Experience with Design Risk Assessment, HAZOP, ALM, LOPA and buildability review will be a plus!

You will be a keen problem solver who drives projects forward to meet deadlines, works flexibly to support the whole team, and always looking for learning opportunities.

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 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.

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 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

•         10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare 

•         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!

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