Adoptions Engineer Technician – Sewer Adoptions Team
Role overview
As an Adoptions Engineer Technician, you will act as the main decision maker for the adoption of new sewers on behalf of Severn Trent. Your responsibilities include vetting all new sewer adoption and diversion proposals, managing sites within a specific area, and building relationships with customers in that region.
Key accountabilities
- Review the design of sewer adoption & diversion proposals to ensure all relevant standards are met.
- Deliver a high standard of customer service to our Developer customers every day.
- Support the delivery of the most efficient and sustainable design solutions to enable the best hydraulic performance available and reduce the need for pumping stations where possible.
- Work closely with Construction Project Managers to assess and provide options and solutions to developers and consultant engineers to support the successful delivery of sewer adoption and diversion applications.
- Review sewer diversion proposals to ensure the integrity and performance of the existing network is not compromised, avoiding disruption to existing customers.
- Technically assess camera surveys of constructed sewers and advise developers of defects to be repaired prior to adoption.
Qualifications & experience
Technical knowledge and experience in sewer engineering is desirable but not essential. In‑house training will be provided for the right candidate. Relevant experience or qualifications in civil or drainage engineering are beneficial. Key capabilities include:
- Brilliant attention to detail and ability to work to tight timescales with high accuracy.
- Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage workloads effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build great relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Positive, caring attitude and character.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year).
- Annual bonus scheme of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance.
- Leading pension scheme – double contribution up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%.
- Sharesave – discounted rate to buy Severn Trent Plc shares.
- Dedicated training and development through the Academy.
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
- Family‑friendly policies (including one year fully paid maternity and adoption leave).
- Two volunteering days per year.
We look forward to hearing from enthusiastic candidates who are ready to contribute to a market‑leading customer offering.
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