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Posted Date:  26 Mar 2026
Posting End Date:  23 Apr 2026
Location:  West Midlands
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Capital Design
Salary (£):  £50,000-£65,000

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 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. 

 

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. 

 

Due to an exciting new programme which is going to see us deliver for our customers a full mains renewal across our region over the next few years, we are now on a significant recruitment drive to scale our teams to deliver this fantastic work.

 

 This is your opportunity to play a part in this transformation!

 

We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our team and be responsible for providing the design of technical solutions specifically for Severn Trent Water mains renewal programme, such as technical inputs to projects from feasibility, through to detailed design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

As our new Senior Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible as a key point of contact for key stakeholders both internally and externally to understand the scope of the mains renewal schemes and agree design assessment and completion milestones with the programme team.

 

You will be integral in supporting the wider team and upskilling Assistant Design Engineers and Senior Design Engineers. Alongside approving feasibility assessments for Mains Renewal projects within the specified timelines and budget constraints, utilising both site inspections and data analysis.

 

Key Accountabilities:

 

  • Agree design assessment and design completion milestones with the Mains Renewal Programme Team.
  • Support the Programme Team to define the appropriate approach to each mains renewal programme, ensuring the most cost effective and appropriate methods are used.
  • High level appraisal and feasibility of conceptual designs to create innovative and efficient TOTEX solutions which resolve the business problem (liaising with appropriate internal and external experts, ensuring design standards and assurance processes are followed)
  • Undertake early pro-active risk management and ensuring risk registers are owned and maintained throughout the design feasibility and design process.
  • Undertake the role of Principle Designer (discharge duties as a client in accordance with CDM regulations)
  • Ensure Health and Safety considerations are built into the lifecycle of the mains renewal design.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

 

For this role the right candidate will have experience in a similar role providing designs and specifications for Construction. Experience of working to standards, codes and practices. coaching skills and building capability within the Design team. As travel is required, you’ll also have to hold a full U.K driving license.


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  

 

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. 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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