Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Water & Wastewater Innovation

Severn Trent Plc; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Derby is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to enhance wastewater strategies and ensure compliance with environmental standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proactive approach to tackling challenges. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250)

Leading pension scheme with company contribution

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (desirable) with professional commitment in engineering.
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Understanding existing sewage treatment assets and site conditions.
• Develop strategies for environmental compliance and carbon neutrality.
• Carry out self-led research on new wastewater treatment technologies.
• Tactical support for maintaining wastewater service quality.

Skills

Stakeholder management skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

A leading utility company in Derby is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to enhance wastewater strategies and ensure compliance with environmental standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proactive approach to tackling challenges. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and a pension scheme.