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About the role…
We are currently recruiting for Senior Technicians to join our UK-wide Water Design Team. The positions are required to support our expanding Water Utilities workload and will typically involve providing designs for water and wastewater, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure projects as part of a multi-disciplinary design team. This will include design delivery at all stages, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed designs for construction and commissioning.
The specific roles are primarily to support our long-term frameworks with Northumbrian Water Group, Severn Trent Water, and United Utilities. There will be additional opportunities to work on other projects and frameworks throughout the UK for clients including Scottish Water and Edinburgh Airport.
This is a permanent position with a hybrid working model, ideally based in or around our offices in Glasgow, Durham, or Birmingham. Other locations or flexible working arrangements will be considered. A full UK driving license is required due to travel requirements.
What will your day look like…
1. Work to project controls, guidelines, and procedures.
2. Support the design team and other members in various design tasks.
3. Produce design outputs following company and client CAD standards.
4. Understand and lead BIM implementation on projects.
5. Supervise Technicians and Trainee Technicians as needed.
6. Be familiar with water, wastewater, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure design techniques.
7. Understand business structure and activities.
8. Have a basic knowledge of our clients and the water market.
9. Collaborate effectively within a team.
10. Ensure timely delivery and communicate issues affecting project timelines.
11. Follow Quality Management System processes throughout the project lifecycle.
12. Comply with health, safety, and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations.
About you…
1. A relevant degree or technical qualification (HNC, HND, etc.).
2. Basic understanding of water/wastewater infrastructure design, open to learning more.
3. Experience with Autodesk packages, especially Civil 3D or Revit.
4. Willingness to assist in upskilling team members and developing software components.
5. Proficient in MS Office.
6. Strong communication and organizational skills.
7. Team-oriented with a professional attitude towards deadlines.
8. Client-focused service approach.
9. Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement.
10. Strong health & safety awareness.
11. Positive attitude towards learning new software and problem-solving.
Applicants with equivalent relevant experience are encouraged to apply even if their qualifications differ.
What’s in it for you…
We offer a competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience, along with a range of flexible benefits, including:
* Private medical insurance
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Family-friendly policies
* Lifestyle benefits
* Financial wellbeing programs
* Employee assistance and mental health support
* Volunteering days and charity matched giving
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