Design Engineer

1 week ago


Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom Wessex Water Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Design Engineer to join our team at Wessex Water. As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of engineering solutions for our water infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead small to medium-sized projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.
  • Specify and manage surveys involving third-party contractors, including ground and geochemical investigations, topographic surveys, pump tests, and condition surveys.
  • Request and address environmental actions as specified in E3MP, working closely with other team members.
  • Ensure compliance with Construction and Design Management Regulations (CDM).
  • Prepare design fee proposals and scheme programmes.
  • Submit HAUC Permits.
  • Present designs to stakeholders, addressing potential controversies and ensuring approval.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in designing water mains infrastructure.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Understanding of operational infrastructure.
  • HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
  • Business and commercial awareness.
  • Good working knowledge of our technical standards, people, and systems.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of CDM regulations and the designer's role.
What We Offer
  • Total pension contributions up to 20%.
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities.
  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
  • The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
  • A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
  • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
  • A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
  • Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
  • One paid volunteering day each year.
  • Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
  • An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
  • Support from mental health first aiders.
  • A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
About Us

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. We aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment. Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us. We promote diversity and inclusion, and we are a Disability Confident Employer. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are committed to supporting our employees and the community.



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