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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer (Civils) based in Finham (Coventry).
Responsibilities
- Sewage treatment assets – analysing existing assets, completing risk assessments and designing new assets to meet business needs and long‑term investigations.
- Develop strategies to enhance existing assets and support regulatory submissions, contributing to the river quality, sustainability and net‑zero carbon plans.
- Research emerging technologies to define innovative treatment options and collaborate internally and externally on new strategies.
- Promote the waste treatment capital maintenance programme by ensuring robust, evidence‑based understanding of site performance to maintain final effluent quality.
- Provide tactical support and advice to operational teams, maintaining availability and quality of waste treatment services.
- Embed Health and Safety throughout the design lifecycle.
- Identify and review delivery and operational risks (Health and Safety, environmental, commissioning) during the design process.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified (desirable) with professional commitment as a member of an Engineering Institution, or actively working towards incorporated or chartered status.
- Experience in the water or waste treatment industry is advantageous, though an engineering discipline is required.
- Excellent internal and external stakeholder management, building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Forward‑thinking, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250, subject to eligibility).
- Leading pension scheme – employer matches up to 15% of personal contribution.
- Sharesave – opportunity to buy Severn Trent shares at a discounted rate.
- Dedicated training and development through the Academy.
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
- Family‑friendly policies.
- Two paid volunteering days per year.
Company: Severn Trent
Location: Coventry
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer (Civils) based in Finham (Coventry).
Responsibilities
- Sewage treatment assets – analysing existing assets, completing risk assessments and designing new assets to meet business needs and long‑term investigations.
- Develop strategies to enhance existing assets and support regulatory submissions, contributing to the river quality, sustainability and net‑zero carbon plans.
- Research emerging technologies to define innovative treatment options and collaborate internally and externally on new strategies.
- Promote the waste treatment capital maintenance programme by ensuring robust, evidence‑based understanding of site performance to maintain final effluent quality.
- Provide tactical support and advice to operational teams, maintaining availability and quality of waste treatment services.
- Embed Health and Safety throughout the design lifecycle.
- Identify and review delivery and operational risks (Health and Safety, environmental, commissioning) during the design process.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified (desirable) with professional commitment as a member of an Engineering Institution, or actively working towards incorporated or chartered status.
- Experience in the water or waste treatment industry is advantageous, though an engineering discipline is required.
- Excellent internal and external stakeholder management, building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Forward‑thinking, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250, subject to eligibility).
- Leading pension scheme – employer matches up to 15% of personal contribution.
- Sharesave – opportunity to buy Severn Trent shares at a discounted rate.
- Dedicated training and development through the Academy.
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
- Family‑friendly policies.
- Two paid volunteering days per year.
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Posted: May 20th, 2026