Water Design Engineer

About the opportunity:

We are currently seeking a talented Water Design Engineer to join our vibrant Water Design department, located in either our Stonehouse or London Office, on a permanent basis.

In this role, you will be instrumental in our team, focusing on water network design and planning for residential and mixed-use developments. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring top-notch service delivery to our clients, solidifying our position as industry leaders in water solutions.

Joining our Water Design Team offers a fulfilling and supportive environment. Collaborative problem-solving and exceptional customer service are at the forefront of our culture. You will report to the Water Design Manager and collaborate closely with Graduate Engineers, Design Support Technicians, Water Design Engineers, and Senior Engineers.

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Your responsibilities:

• Design water mains and service connections to engineering standards including the Water Company’s Design and Construction Specification and the Water Supply Water Fittings Regulations
• Produce effective design drawings for all aspects of the project
• Escalate any major or commercial issues experienced in the team to the Senior Design Engineer
• Design water mains and service connections to engineering standards including the Water Company’s Design and Construction Specification and the Water Supply Water Fittings Regulations
• Make site visits to ascertain detailed information related to the design and planning of a project
• Manage own portfolio of design work, on time and within budget
• Ensure design compliance with CDM
• Liaise with and support the UKPS team on technical and planning matters to ensure smooth project delivery
• Peer review water designs completed by other designers

About you

Experience / Knowledge:

• Previous experience of designing new water networks
• Previous experience in the Self-Lay/NAV market is a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of engineering codes, regulations, standards and specifications
• Ability to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings and appropriate commercial documentation
• Previous experience of Water Network Modelling Software e.g. WaterGEMS or similar (desirable)

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC in an Engineering related discipline

Desirable:

• L3 Diploma in Designing Water Networks (CABWI)
• Registered to minimum EngTech level with IoW/CIWEM/ICE

Attributes:

• Ability to manage own work load by effectively prioritising and multi-tasking
• Ability to work effectively within a team, with good communication skills and a collaborative ethic
• Customer service oriented and a desire to achieve the best results and contribute to the success of UKPS
• Effective problem solving & organisational skills
• An analytical thinker with excellent attention to detail

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person. 

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you: 

Core Benefits: 

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme 
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution  
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary) 
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme

And once you have successfully completed your probation, you will have access to:

• Hybrid working 
• Flexible start and finish times 
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay

About us

We are UKPS; a fast-growing Multi-utility Independent Connections Provider (ICP) part of the Last Mile infrastructure. We are fully accredited under the NERS, GIRS & WIRS schemes to carry out the turnkey provision of multi-utility infrastructure and subsequent connections to new build housing, residential, commercial and industrial projects.

At Last Mile Infrastructure, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas,  electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

At UKPS & Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!