Engineering Technical Specialist

Severn Trent Water

  • Coventry
  • £36,000-43,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
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 to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.LET'S CUT STRAIGHT TO ITJoin our team as an Engineering Technical Specialist supporting the delivery of nationally significant water resource projects, ranging from £150m to £1.5bn. You'll work alongside Engineering Technical Leads to shape the future of water resilience, supporting the development of engineering, operational, and costing solutions for both long-term and emergency projects.Some of the other key accountabilities:
  • Support engineering packages for RAPID-gated projects
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions
  • Help develop junior members of the wider team, most of which are not engineers, to grow the individual's skills, capabilities and qualifications and foster a culture of innovation
  • Contribute to regulatory submissions and assurance processes
  • Support supplier engagement and contract administration
You'll be expected to work out of our Head Office in Coventry and other sites on our patch. You'll work within our Engineering Team. With this being such a critical role, we're looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, WFH flexibility available and travel to other sites will be required at times so you'll need to hold a full U.K driving licence.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary water industry projects
  • Familiarity with NEC contracts and risk management principles
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Degree in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent experience)
  • Working towards chartership (desirable)
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the future of water supply while developing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.HOW WE'LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOUWorking 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 Severn Trent family:
  • Salary range of £36,000 - £43,000
  • 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 and two volunteering days per year
LET'S GOWe can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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