YTL UK Group

Every day is a learning day and never the same when you work as a Development Engineering Technical Apprentice at Wessex Water.

About the team

Our Developer Services team provides the statutory services that enable domestic and commercial development connections to our core water supply and wastewater services.

The team offers advice and technical guidance on water supply and drainage issues for new housing estates and commercial areas.

Developer Services work closely with planning liaison and operations to identify capacity constraints and agree points of connection, and they safeguard our existing assets by checking and approving sewer build over, build near and diversion proposals.

What you'll do

• Assessment of developer design submissions for drainage networks associated with new housing and commercial development.
• Analysing existing network capacity and identifying solutions to provide additional network capacity to accommodate new development.
• Designing drainage solutions for new developments, inspecting and approving installation works on site.
• Liaising with developers, planning authorities, consultants, and householders to deliver cost effective and sustainable network changes.
• Ensuring efficient and environmentally beneficial solutions are identified, designed and delivered.

Skills and values we are looking for

• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Organised.
• Problem-solving.
• Logic.
• IT/Digital Skills.
• Inquisitive.
• Numeracy.
• Initiative.
• Customer Care.

Where you'll work

The central team is in our Bath office, but this role will be based in Trowbridge and will comprise a mix of office-based work and travelling to Wessex Water sites throughout the calendar year.

As an apprentice you will initially be working under the supervision of an experienced team member, progressing towards autonomous working as you develop in your role and apprenticeship qualification.

What you'll need

• Be friendly and approachable.
• Self-motivated.
• Consistent approach.
• Treat people with respect and listen to people's ideas and suggestions.
• Be an effective communicator.
• Enjoy problem-solving.

Further information

Duration

Three years plus end point assessment.

Qualifications you'll gain

Civil Engineering Technician Level 3.

Training provision

Training will be delivered by Weston College, Weston-super-Mare.

What you will receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Driving lessons funded if you don't currently hold a full license.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Depending on your role, we will fund your driving lessons.
• 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 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.