Trainee Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Project Engineer to join our Sewer Rehabilitation team. This team delivers capital schemes across the region, working together to provide the best solutions for our customers and the environment.

Our team is recognised for innovation and sustainability and has a proven track record of delivering cutting-edge solutions, including trenchless technologies such as Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) lining. We are proud members of the UK Society for Trenchless Technology (UKSTT), promoting best practice and continuous improvement in no-dig solutions.

What you'll do

As a Trainee Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of planned sewer rehabilitation projects from outline design through to construction and completion. You will gain hands-on experience and develop your skills while working alongside experienced engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• assisting with all aspects of the planning phase to ensure robust preparation for successful delivery
• supporting collaboration with colleagues in environmental, legal, estates, civils and StreetWorks teams
• helping with financial reporting, contractor coordination, and third-party communications
• learning to ensure compliance with Wessex Water policies and CDM obligations
• exploring innovative trenchless rehabilitation techniques, including CIPP lining, and contributing ideas for improvement.

We will support you with a strong culture of learning and personal development, including on-the-job training and mentoring. Opportunities to gain knowledge of trenchless technologies and sustainable engineering practices.

What you'll need

To be a great fit for this role, we're looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude who has a great work ethic.

You will be well-organised, proactive, and a confident communicator both verbally and in writing. Ideally, you will be from the water industry and/or have a construction background.

You must have a safety-first approach and good organisational skills.

In addition, we are looking for someone who:

• is currently completing or has completed an HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• is proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new digital tools (e.g., GIS, CAD)
• holds a full UK driving licence and can travel across the region.

Experience (even limited) with site supervision and understanding of CDM Regulations roles and responsibilities would also be an advantage.

Depending on the workload at the end of the contract, this role has the potential to become permanent. 

What you'll receive 

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.  

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.