Asset Engineer

Derby, England, United Kingdom

1/6/2025

Severn Trent Water is committed to providing exceptional wastewater services while protecting the environment for future generations. We're seeking a highly motivated and innovative Asset Engineer (Wastewater Networks) to join our team.

About The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hydraulic modeller, someone with hydraulic modelling experience or someone with a waste networks background looking for a change and the opportunity to join a dynamic team. You'll play a pivotal role in identifying and developing effective solutions to wastewater network challenges, ensuring long-term network health and optimal performance. This is a technical role focused on driving intervention/solution development through a data-driven approach. This will include a focus on growth-related solutions, and will be crucial in ensuring our networks can effectively accommodate future demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Insights: Oversee the analysis of collected data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Hydraulic Modelling & Solution Development:
• Leverage your hydraulic modelling expertise to develop and refine network models.
• Translate data and modelling insights into innovative system-based solutions for wastewater network challenges.
• Collaboration:
• Collaborate with Asset Management Specialists to understand root causes and develop targeted solutions.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including hydraulic modellers, to ensure solutions align with overall network objectives and priorities.
• Feasibility & Decision Support: Conduct feasibility studies, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment, to evaluate potential solutions. Develop comprehensive solution proposals, including implementation plans, resource requirements, and expected outcomes.
• Decision Making: Provide clear and concise communication to support Capital Maintenance and Capital investment decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Actively participate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to share best practices and identify emerging solutions.
• Team Development: Provide coaching to junior Asset Engineers, demonstrating a strong understanding of data-driven asset management practices and solution development processes.
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Strong understanding of wastewater network processes, risks, and management strategies.
• Proven experience in hydraulic modelling, or relative waste water networks experience.
• Proven track record in collecting, analysing, and interpreting complex wastewater network data.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a passion for developing innovative solutions.
• Strong project management skills, including cost-benefit analysis and business case development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experience in Engineering in waste networks, technical design, or a related field within wastewater networks.
• Knowledge of Tactical Asset Planning, Investment Planning or similar approaches.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• The chance to make a real difference in the wastewater industry
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• 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
  
  

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.

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