Design Engineer
Salary: £40,000 per annum | Company Benefits
Location: Walsall, West Midlands (Travel shall be required)
Contract: Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week
About Us:
South Staffordshire Water operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water, and is a privately-owned regulated water only company.
South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly 1.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the North, to Halesowen in the South, and from Burton-on-Trent in the East, to Kinver in the West.
The Role:
As a Capital Works Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering engineering solutions that support the long-term performance and resilience of our water distribution network. Working across a varied portfolio of projects, you'll design schemes ranging from water mains renewals, new mains and diversions to reinforcement and network enhancement projects, helping to ensure customers continue to receive a reliable water supply now and in the future.
This is a highly collaborative role, combining technical design expertise with stakeholder engagement, project support and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with project managers, contractors, local authorities, developers and operational teams to develop safe, practical and cost-effective solutions that deliver real value to customers and the business.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop technical designs for a wide range of water network projects, including water mains renewals, new mains, diversions, reinforcement schemes, and network improvements
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Produce high-quality design packs and construction-ready documentation to support successful project delivery
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Design developer services schemes, including company-lay, self-lay and NAV projects, ensuring delivery against service standards and customer commitments
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Develop solutions that improve network capacity, resilience and operational performance
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Review and approve third-party designs, ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements and industry best practice
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Interpret feasibility studies and asset data to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions
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Coordinate trial hole investigations and site information gathering activities to support accurate design development
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Work collaboratively with construction partners to continually improve project delivery, safety and value for money
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Engage with local authorities, developers, contractors and other stakeholders to secure approvals and coordinate works
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Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, health and safety requirements and company governance standards
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Produce and maintain accurate AutoCAD drawings and associated technical documentation
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Support Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle, including design reviews, amendments and scheme delivery
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Contribute to a diverse range of capital investment projects, including DMAs, pressure management schemes, trunk main metering and network optimisation initiatives
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Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, standards and engineering practices
What You’ll Need:
Essential
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HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another relevant discipline
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Experience in infrastructure, utilities, water, highways or a comparable engineering environment
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Knowledge of water distribution systems or transferable experience from similar network-based industries
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Understanding of CDM Regulations and design-stage health and safety responsibilities
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Proficiency in AutoCAD and other engineering design software
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Strong technical reporting, documentation and analytical skills
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Ability to interpret asset and network information to develop practical engineering solutions
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Full UK Driving Licence
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NRSWA Street Works qualification or willingness to achieve this
Desirable
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Previous experience within the water industry
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IOSH Working Safely or equivalent health and safety qualification
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Understanding of the Traffic Management Act and street works permitting processes
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Experience working with local authorities,developersand utility providers
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Knowledge of hydraulic modelling, asset management or network optimisation principles
What You’ll Get:
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Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days
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Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
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Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
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Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
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Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
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Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
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Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.
