Are you a Drainage Engineer looking for a new challenge? Do you have the skills to help keep a high-performing team motivated and effective? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you within our Developer Services team as an Engineer.
This is based from our Trowbridge site with flexible working in line with company policy an option.
We are looking for graduates to experienced candidates for this role.
What you'll do
Our Developer Services team is responsible for reviewing new development proposals and ensuring they will not affect the efficient operation of the public water supply and sewerage network.
We are a busy team of professionals, and we pride ourselves on our reputation for delivering professional, high-quality service to our customers.
The team provides advice and guidance to property developers, assessing and commenting on the potential impact of any new sewerage infrastructure proposals submitted.
They also procure and monitor agreements for proposed works relating to the adoption of sewerage infrastructure and proposals to divert public sewers and water mains.
In this exciting role, you will:
1. form part of a small Engineering team and Site Inspectors, covering the Wiltshire, South Gloucester and Bristol area
2. work to tight timescales and budgetary limits while still maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of customers and stakeholders
3. assist the Development Engineer who will lead all team activities
4. need to be motivated, customer-focused and fully efficient, no matter what challenges you may face
5. assist with implementing business initiatives and improving processes across the department.
What you'll need
In this role, we are looking for:
6. a formal civil engineering qualification, but construction or engineering experience is also acceptable
7. technical experience that should include knowledge of water and wastewater services including sustainable drainage systems
8. a sound understanding of the industry's regulatory environment, Adoption Code and Sewerage Sector Guidance
9. a positive attitude and the ability to show performance management and personal resilience, with excellent organisation and decision-making skills.
What you'll receive
10. Total pension contributions up to 20%.
11. Career progression and professional development opportunities.
12. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
13. The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
14. A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
15. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
16. A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
17. Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
18. One paid volunteering day each year.
19. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
20. An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
21. Support from mental health first aiders.
22. 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.
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