Design Engineer South

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Water Main Replacement Design Engineer to deliver water infrastructure renewal and rehabilitation programmes. 

What you'll do 

You will be responsible for the design, planning and technical delivery of water main replacement schemes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client requirements and regulatory obligations.

Working closely with project managers, construction teams, stakeholders and utility providers, you will develop efficient and innovative design solutions that make a safer and reliable operation of water networks.

Key responsibilities include:

• developing detailed designs for water main replacement and renewal projects
• undertaking hydraulic assessments and network analysis to achieve design solutions
• producing drawings, specifications, calculations and technical reports
• ensuring designs comply with relevant legislation, standards and client requirements
• assisting project delivery teams during construction and commissioning processes
• liaising with clients, local authorities, contractors and other stakeholders
• identifying and managing technical risks and opportunities throughout the design process
• assisting with cost estimation, programme development and project planning
• completing the preparation of design packs for approvals and construction.

What you'll need 

You will have:

• a degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline
• experience in water infrastructure design, preferably involving water main replacement or network renewal projects
• knowledge of water industry standards, regulations and specifications
• proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant design software
• experience of hydraulic modelling preferred but not necessary
• strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• the ability to work unaided and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

It is desirable that you have: 

• a full UK driving licence desirable.
• experience working with UK water utilities
• knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM Regulations
• experience using CAD, GIS and hydraulic modelling software.

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 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 Live – 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.