Network Construction Engineer

Pay Grade Level : Level 1 - Customer / Operational Frontline

Post end date : 27 - March - 2026

Salary Range : Competitive

Role Type : Full Time Contract

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 7,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

We’re a growing, Midlands based FTSE100 plc and welcome people from all walks of life, celebrating their individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities we represent. 

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be.

Due to an exciting new programme which is going to see us deliver for our customers a full mains renewal across the UK over the next few years we are now on a significant recruitment drive to scale our teams to deliver this fantastic work.

This is your opportunity to play a part in this transformation!

We are looking for a Network Construction Engineer to come in and work as part of a team to successfully deliver Mains Renewal construction activity for a specific site within one of the 4 regions (North, South, East and West).

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As the Network Construction Engineer (Technician) your key role will be to operate assets on the network on behalf of the construction team whilst carrying out large scale Mains Renewal work at specific locations.

You will assist and support the Network Construction Manager in the scoping and delivery of the Mains Renewal schemes within their area of accountability and will work alongside the Lead Operative to deliver on-site activity.

You will undertake significant, large scale construction activity on-site in a single location, involving a wide range of activities including excavation, installation, testing and commission of new mains and assets.

This role will be integral in delivering large scale construction activity, where the potential risks are significant. Expectation to deliver the construction work to a set budget, working alongside the Network Control Manager.

This role requires a 42-hour work week, Monday to Friday, starting at 7:00 AM and ending at 4:00 PM, with a half-hour early finish at 3:30 PM on Fridays.

Key Accountability

• Accountable for undertaking pre-site checks alongside the Network Construction Manager. Also, for identifying and health checking key assets in preparation for risk & contingency documentation and responsible for conducting detailed surveys on DMA renewal options.

Liaise and communicate with Network Control at critical stages of each scheme. (i.e. Valve Operations to connect on to trunk mains). Work alongside the Network Construction Lead Operative, supporting the Network Construction Operatives in the construction stages. (fusing pipes, service laying, overlanding etc).

Responsible for undertaking valving due diligence for critical stages of the scheme. Chlorination and sampling of mains and services in line with the relevant SOPS + SSOW (Safe Systems of Work).

Responsible for carrying out operational activities on site e.g. flushing and cleansing of water mains and hydrants. Oversee the installation of pressure control valves on the infrastructure network. Pressure, flow and disinfection management, this includes both simple / low risk and complex / high risk valve operations.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

For this role the right candidate will have a full driving license and ideally have your National Water Hygiene and NRSWA with significant experience working within utility-based industry.

You’ll have good communication skills and the ability to build successful working relationships as you will be working as part of a team. You will have exposure in identifying risks and opportunities.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

What’s In It For You

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You’ll Get Being Part Of The Seven Trent Family

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 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
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year
• Opportunity to participate in a local Mains Renewal incentive scheme, with earning potential of up to an additional £10,000 per year
  
  

What’s Next

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