Capital Works Designer
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:
South Staffs Water is seeking a skilled and motivated Capital Works Designer to join our Network Investment Delivery team.
Reporting to the Infrastructure Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering capital schemes that support the efficient operation, regulatory compliance, and long-term resilience of our water distribution network.
This is a hands-on, technical design role that combines engineering expertise with stakeholder collaboration. You will be responsible for producing high-quality, compliant design packages that enable safe, cost-effective construction across a variety of projects, including new mains, diversions, and network enhancements
Key Responsibilities:
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Design new water mains (company-lay, self-lay, and NAV schemes) in line with Developer Services requirements and SLAs
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Deliver mains diversion designs to support regulatory and performance commitments
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Develop reinforcement solutions to meet network capacity and demand requirements
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Review and approve third-party design submissions, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications
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Interpret feasibility studies and produce detailed, construction-ready design packs
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Define and manage trial hole requirements, ensuring accurate and timely data collection
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Monitor and report on contractor performance relating to trial hole activities
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Ensure all designs comply with CDM regulations, including appropriate documentation and HSE notifications
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Engage with external stakeholders and highway authorities to coordinate works and secure approvals
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Collaborate with construction partners to develop practical and cost-effective solutions
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Challenge and improve existing mains rehabilitation processes where appropriate
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Produce accurate AutoCAD drawings for all schemes
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Support Project Managers with scheme pack delivery and design amendments
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Contribute to additional capital schemes including DMAs, PRVs, trunk main meters, and control valves
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Provide support across the wider Capital Investment Delivery Directorate
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Participate in cross-functional teams and project meetings
What You’ll Need:
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.
