Do you thrive on driving technical excellence and team success? Join South East Water as a Senior Civil Engineer delivering impactful capital projects.
Do you have the expertise to shape the future of South East Water’s capital projects, driving innovation from concept to completion?
If this sounds like you, then you’ll want to learn more about this opportunity…
We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.
As Senior Civil Engineer, you will provide technical guidance and solutions on a range of potable water non-infrastructure capital projects, being involved at early conception of the scheme to final completion. You will be responsible for your own and your direct reports' technical deliverables. These deliverables will be associated with the wider Capital delivery programme.
In your role, you will ensure the quality and CDM2015 compliance of technical delivery whilst utilising the company's engineering specification and quality assurance processes. You will require reviewing and implementing appropriate procedures and principles, alongside ensuring competency of direct reports. You will line manage direct reports to provide team administration, conducting company appraisals and mentorship of civil engineering resources.
Although this role offers flexible/hybrid working, you will be expected to travel to any location or site within South East Water’s supply areas, as required, as part of the project(s) you or your team are working on e.g. pre-construction and construction phase elements such as scoping or Contractor progress/design review meetings, defect reviews etc.
You’ll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.
* Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
* We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
* A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
* Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now and in the future.
What will you be accountable for?
* The coordination and management of Civil Engineering direct reports. This includes conducting 1:1/Feedback sessions, conducting appraisals, managing workload, technical support, approval of holiday and expenses, quality control, facilitating support during reactive and emergency work situations.
* Check and Review of project scopes ensuring they achieve the required outputs and quality standards.
* Providing technical solutions and support on complex capital projects, including the production of Scope Documents, Works & Site Information, Design Drawings, CDM Documents, and compilation of job packs to required deadlines.
* Liaison with internal stakeholders and external 3rd parties to seek approvals to facilitate projects.
* Undertaking site visits to conduct audits and provide guidance to contractors.
* Work closely with Project Managers in regard to delivery dates, programme, and cost analysis.
What do you bring to the role?
* HNC, HND, or degree in Civil Engineering or other similar.
* Chartered or working towards Chartership.
* Experience in the utility industry, preferably in potable water.
* Strong experience in design, construction, and maintenance of non-infrastructure and infrastructure assets, including WTW, Booster plants, pipelines, services, and hydraulics.
* A keen, committed, and motivated individual with excellent communication skills.
* Demonstrate and implement sound engineering judgement.
* Strong understanding of CDM 2015 and how it is applied to projects.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Competent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite - knowledge of Google Workspace would be beneficial.
What can you expect from us?
* Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
* Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
* Paid volunteering days.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Health cash plan.
* Life assurance.
* Wellbeing related benefits.
* Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyone
We understand that the communities we serve are made up of different types of people. We believe that creativity comes from having diverse perspectives, rather than everyone being the same. That's why we are excited about promoting inclusivity in terms of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fair treatment to everyone throughout the recruitment process, employment, and advancement at South East Water.
What can you expect from your recruitment?
* To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our careers website.
* Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
* It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
* Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
* If you require assistance/adjustments to engage with our recruitment process and to ensure you're able to compete on equal terms, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment.jobs@southeastwater.co.uk.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now!
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