About The Role
About Us
Here at Morrison Water Services, our mission is to be the leading service provider in the Water and Waste Water Infrastructure sectors in the UK. We are known for our commitment to integrity and safety, with a culture that values the well-being and diversity of our people. Our aim is to invest in our workforce through our training academy and implement initiatives that prioritise health and well-being to support our business growth plans.
About the role
Morrison Water Services is recruiting for a Design Engineer to work on our Yorkshire Water and United Utilities contract based in Leeds.
The Design Engineer will be part of the design team which covers the investigation and detail design of clean and waste water network, civil engineering and other projects principally, but not wholly, related to the water industry.
Designer Engineers take responsibility for less complex projects, or complex projects under the supervision of Lead Design Engineers. They can produce and check technical documents within their area of expertise and produce construction packs ready for handover to site teams. They must liaise regularly with their project team ensuring that programme tasks and milestones are completed in accordance with expectations. The Design Engineer must ensure that all designs are completed to CDM 2015 Regulations.
As the Design Engineer your responsibilities will include:
1. Performing required activities associated with projects (investigation, design, construction and completion) in line with client and Morrison Water Services specifications, national standards and codes of practice
2. Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager or MWS project managers
3. Preparing and registering all relevant documentation, ensuring that all documentation is current, accurate and in compliance with MWS/Client requirements
4. Working in collaboration with other design/investigation disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design
5. Ensure compliance with all CDM, Health & Safety, and environmental issues in relation to the development of sustainable solutions
6. Derive, select and manage innovative methods and use of materials & safe systems of work that will impact heavily on projects.
7. Liaise with external agencies ensuring the investigation/design and construction phase runs smoothly.
8. Liaise with internal departments / client to ensure schemes are designed using the most cost effective method available
9. Produce accurate statutory notices for work to be carried out on private land in conjunction with the client’s requirements for dealing with private land.
10. Actively seek out Capital efficiencies and out performance within the works
11. Assist in the production of reports/information to the Lead Designer, Design Manager and Project Managers including clients when requested.
12. To perform any other task commensurate with the role.
13. Ensure Liaison with clients, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and suppliers throughout the investigation, Design and Construction phase.
14. Ensure that all the relevant information for the H/S file and completions documents are available at the end of the project
The Key Requirements
15. Educated to A levels or BTEC National
16. Experience of using MS Office Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook
17. Ability to demonstrate an initiative to work on their own and as part of a team
18. Have a good knowledge of water and waste water systems including associated MEICAT equipment and the relationship between the two, either through previous experience or education
19. Experience of using AutoCAD 2D / GIS Software
20. Knowledge and understanding of CDM 2015
21. Awareness of Process Safety
22. Good communication skills that can adapt to the audience (e.g. internal, clients, customers)
23. Understands and meets the client’s needs
24. Understanding of network modelling software and application per client
In return for your skills and expertise, we are offering a competitive benefits package, including the following!
25. Matched Pension Scheme
26. Company Car or Car allowance
27. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
28. Fuel Card
29. Private Health Care and Health care Cash plan
30. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policy
31. 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
We passionately care about our peoples' wellbeing, we have specific benefits geared towards supporting you inside and outside of the workplace, you’ll have;
32. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
33. Life Assurance
34. Opportunities to progress in a successful multifaceted company
35. Access to My Rewards which provides fantastic reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bill & top retail brand discounts.
Our Vision
At Morrison Water Services, we're proud of our positive culture and commitment to safety. We believe in delivering a high performing, sustainable workforce that supports our clients effectively. People stay with our business because of the opportunities for growth and development, our inclusive culture, and our dedication to providing a safe and supportive work environment.
This is an opportunity for individuals who are looking to join an organisation that values integrity, safety, and diversity. For this role, we are seeking individuals who are committed to supporting our long-term goals and who embrace change and promote diversity. We believe that listening to our people, providing feedback, and keeping them informed about the direction of the business is essential to our continued success.
The Next Step...
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#mws Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team: About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.