Design Technician

Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

Which is why we are investing over £2billion into construction projects over the next five years to improve the services we provide.

Here at Severn Trent we are on a very exciting journey!

Do you have desire to learn about clean water networks in a fast paced and challenging environment? We have a wide range of clean water network design work in our team and we can offer you technical exposure and skills you need to progress your career. Would you like to build your career in a place where you can grow?

Well, if you are, read on.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

To do this role, ideally you will have an interest in water industry and grow a career.

You will support the Design Team, to deliver projects to programme, within budget, to the correct quality standards.

In this role you will learn.

• Harvest and scrutinise data
• How a great team support each other to deliver amazing results
• Legislations we abide by CDM 2015, WIA 1991, etc.
• STW H+S standards
• What construction documents are required
• Utility and other information required to build a water network
• How to use Arc GIS and create valve plans
• programme management
• Key Deliverable documents STW use
• To develop and build working relationships
• Skills to resolve programme issues

You’ll need to be able to keep yourself motivated and work to tight deadlines.

The solutions you will part of developing evolve as we seek better ways of adapting to the challenges of climate change, adapting to business and environmental needs.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Of course it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, but we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.

We want people who are dedicated and have a good work ethic. Restless spirits who are ready to be part of something bigger, who care, who really care... because when you really care, you’re more likely to come up with better more efficient ideas rather than just talk about them!

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.

And when it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity; who help us do just that.

Ideally you will be computer literate with MS office skills.

We do more, because we care.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.

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