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About the design team

Wessex Water have dedicated design teams which are able to provide a multitude of design services from concept design through to construction.

The design teams are at the forefront of establishing cost effective, risk-based solutions that meet the demands of our industry leading water company. Design teams shape the direction of travel we take in delivering our £180 million pound capital delivery programme which is the main source of our workload.

We have a team of 120 designers working within the Engineering and Sustainability Design department and typically you will find that civil engineers lead the development of the project. For that reason, they need to attain a strong understanding of other departments and discipline areas to be successful.

What will you be doing?

The apprentice civil engineering scheme will allow the successful candidate(s) to be involved in a wide range of activities that are needed to successfully deliver a design solution. You will interface with various departments within Wessex Water and meet with external customers to define the solution to take forward.

As a civil engineer design apprentice, you will obtain essential skills, knowledge, and experiences in the areas of:

  • hydraulics
  • geotechnical design
  • construction
  • structural design
  • planning and environment
  • regulatory influences the impact Wessex Water
  • waste and water process treatment
  • mechanical and electrical considerations
  • digital design 3D and 2D outputs
  • estimating.

If you demonstrate the necessary drive and diligence required to be successful, you will be given the opportunity to take on increasingly complex challenges with the mentoring and support of a dedicated, professional team.

We have a successful track record in developing well-rounded young engineers and we are passionate in developing the design staff of the future.

Where will you work?

This role is mainly based at our Operations Centre, Bath. To attain the unique knowledge and experience offered under this apprentice scheme you will be assigned to various departments during the duration of the scheme. This will include a mix of office and site-based experience.

What do we look for?

  • A drive to succeed and have resilience when you experience a mistake or knock backs.
  • Be friendly and approachable in nature.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Have a zest to learn and take on new challenges.
  • Be accurate and consciousness in the work you will deliver.
  • Treat people with respect and listen to people’s ideas and suggestions.
  • Be an effective communicator.
  • Enjoy problem solving.
  • A good team player.
  • Demonstrate strong ethics and an affinity in minimising environment impact.

Further information

Duration

5.5 years

Qualifications

  • BEng in Civil Engineering
  • Level 6

Training provision

UWE (Bristol) - one day a week

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