Wessex Water

Our Engineering and Construction department is responsible for designing and building the infrastructure for our services, including sewage treatment works, pumping stations and reservoirs.

As a further step in our growth, we are developing our in-house design team, and this is a great opportunity to join our growing professional team.

What you'll do

As a Senior Engineer, you will lead and drive design activities for a number of high-value, complex sewerage infrastructure projects. Your in-depth experience will enable you to work effectively alongside our in-house contracting partners to produce innovative, compliant and cost-effective design solutions.

Day-to-day you will be part of a team of infrastructure design professionals, working closely with other engineering disciplines and support services, meeting the quality, financial and programme requirements of the project delivery team.

A key part of your role will be to produce the options, outline and detailed design deliverables associated with gravity and pressurised sewerage systems to resolve hydraulic deficiencies in our network and improve the environment, including technical and commercial reports, calculations, technical specifications and engineering drawings in line with company and industry technical standards.

You will also assist in the design governance procedure for the team, including checking documentation and drawings. Alongside your technical activities, you will be proactive in mentoring and supporting the technical development of team members to ensure the continuity of team skills.

What you'll need 

To do all of this, you'll be a qualified civil engineer who is chartered by a recognised professional body.

You will have extensive experience in sewerage network design, a thorough understanding of CDM 2015, Sewers for Adoption, and sewer rehabilitation and UID/CSO design experience.

In addition, you'll have good IT skills and practical experience in InfoWorks CS/ICM and GIS systems.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions 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.
• 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

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.