Assistant Civil Design Engineer

We are looking for an Assistant Civil Design Engineer to take on a key role in the delivery of the Design and Build AMP8 Networks Programme.

You'll work with a wide range of Capital Delivery Partners within a friendly and inclusive team, while being involved in the design elements of the full project lifecycle, from design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

What you'll do

Working alongside experienced Lead Designers, you will undertake design activities for a number of high-value, complex and interesting sewerage infrastructure projects.

Experience gained in the role will enable you to work effectively alongside our in-house contracting partners to produce innovative design solutions.

A key part of your role will be to assist in the production of design deliverables associated with gravity and pressurised sewerage systems to resolve hydraulic deficiencies in our sewerage networks and improve the environment. 

This will include the production of technical and commercial reports, calculations and technical specifications, and managing the production of engineering drawings and relevant construction information in line with company and industry technical and environmental standards.

The role will require regular visits to sites and other offices, so a clean driving license is essential.

What you'll need

You'll have relevant design or engineering experience and preferably a relevant qualification (ONC/HNC/Degree).

We are also happy to support in-role learning and development, supporting the right candidate with our in-house experienced professionals to achieve a wide range of college and university qualifications.

We can also provide mentorship under the ICE and CIWEM chartership schemes.

You'll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to develop and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders. 

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 buy up to ten 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, subject to conditions.
• 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.

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 20,000 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.