Graduate Engineer Design- Civils

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater service provider is offering a Graduate Engineer Programme based in Coventry. This unique opportunity allows you to experience various placements across engineering design teams. You will learn essential skills in project management and contribute to real-life challenges in civil engineering. Ideal candidates will hold an ICE accredited Civil Engineering degree and have a passion for making a difference. The program includes personal development, mentoring, and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills for stakeholder management.
• Must be proactive in contributing to civil design processes.
• Must possess analytical skills for site assessments.

Responsibilities

• Complete placements across various engineering design teams.
• Engage in discussions regarding personal and career development.
• Learn project management and infrastructure delivery practices.

Skills

Civil design deliverables

Site surveys and investigations

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Liaising with contractors

Understanding of British standards

Education

ICE accredited degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Our Civil Engineering Design Graduate Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the frontline and the core of our business.

Severn Trent Capital and Commercial Services design and deliver water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines and treatment facilities. As a Graduate Engineer the work you undertake will be interesting and varied.

The programme will enable you to spend time in various teams across our design, delivery and digital capability functions and will also offer opportunities to spend time working in other areas of our business.

How do we meet the challenge of population growth? How do we navigate the extreme weather events which are becoming more frequent because of climate change? How do we deal with water shortages and longer periods of drought? How do we reduce our carbon emissions and mitigate the impact our business processes have on our planet?

These are all critical business challenges our teams are currently working to tackle, and you could come work alongside engineers that are trialling some of the best technology and innovation in the industry, making ground‑breaking changes for future generations to come.

You’ll get a real insight into the sheer scale of engineering that goes into our water and wastewater treatment and distribution of our water supply and waste removal services through three 9‑month unique placements, across our engineering design teams. You’ll learn about different aspects of our business whilst working on a range of projects which will help address real life challenges and drive tangible change. You may be working in a waste workstream designing sewerage systems, or waste treatment designing tanks to facilitate sewage treatment; or in a clean water design team undertaking distribution pipe design or clean water treatment plant design.

The aim of the programme is to create a pathway and give you the necessary tools to become a chartered civil engineer.

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?

You will be based at Severn Trent Headquarters in Covenrey, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to complete placements throughout your time in the role, gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent.

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1‑1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You will expand your knowledge of project and people management, including learning how to effectively manage and influence stakeholders. You’ll also gain a strong business and commercial acumen, developing your ability to plan strategically with time, cost, and quality in mind, and learn what it takes to successfully design and deliver infrastructure projects across multidisciplinary teams and our supply chain.

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of why and how we make sure we deliver with our customers at the heart of what we do, and how we communicate this message across our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long‑term.

If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our graduates every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with:

• Preparing and contributing to the review of civil design deliverables, including specifications, hydraulic calculations, datasheets, civil design of large civil assetts, 3D models and schedules.
• Conducting site surveys, investigations and asset condition assessments.
• Scoping solutions working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers for equipment selection, site investigation and design acceptance
• Understanding British standards & regulations, including construction design management, alongside water industry specific legislation, specifications and guidelines.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Entry Criteria

We require a degree in ICE accredited degree in Civil Engineering or a degree meeting ICE accreditation.

Driving Requirements

It is essential you have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle upon starting this role.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

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.

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225 which is subject to eligibility)
• 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 paid volunteering days per year

As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. 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 with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.

LET’S GO

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

• Roles close on 13th January at Midday (12pm)
• Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from through February and March 2026
• Estimated start date- September 2026

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.