Job Description
Design Engineer - Wastewater
This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a multi utility team responsible for the specification, adoption and operation of water and waste-water networks in England and Wales.
Role Purpose
The role will be responsible for ensuring that assets adopted from our construction customers are compliant with the relevant standards and regulations, ensuring the adoption of quality water and sewerage assets. Primarily the role will be responsible for S104 assessments and working with developers to agree a sewer design in accordance with Sewer Sector Guidance.
A key requirement will be for the successful candidate to demonstrate a strong customer service ethos – both towards our construction partners and retail customers - and a focus upon operational excellence in the adoption and management of our network assets.
ESP adopts assets from construction partners and developers across all regions of England and Wales.
Key Responsibilities
The following key responsibilities apply to the role:
* Responsible for ensuring wastewater assets are designed and constructed in line with ESP’s design, specification and operational policies and procedures.
* Liaise with construction partners to offer technical support and guidance throughout the design and construction process
* Develop, implement and manage operational processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver safe and compliant water and wastewater commissioning activities
* Develop effective relationships with other WASCOs concerning NAV connection and commercial processes
* Provide Support with reporting, monitoring (KPIs) and compliance with all design, construction, maintenance and emergency response policies and standards and in accordance with ESP’s Safety Case.
* Input into the review of the status, adequacy and effectiveness of the asset maintenance regime, safety policies and technical standards.
* Ensure that the requirements of ESPUG’s Health and Safety, Environmental and Asset Management Policies are met.
* Ensure that the quality, environmental and statutory requirements of ESP Water’s NAV licenses are met and where practicable exceeded.
Key Skills
* Significant experience in or wastewater distribution sector with specific Knowledge of design, delivery, installation, Experience gained within the context of a water company Developer Services role or within a Consulting/Design Engineer or Developer would be advantageous.
* Qualified Incorporate Engineer (IEng) or equivalent qualification desirable; or proven relevant experience, with interest to become qualified.
* In depth knowledge of the relevant water industry Standards, Recommendations, Specifications and Legislation relevant to the construction and operation of water and/or waste-water distribution networks.
* Knowledge of the selection and procurement of materials to be used in the construction of waste-water networks,
* An innovative approach to problem solving. Brings an energetic and curious approach to problem solving.
* Ability to innovate and to embed continuous improvement and innovation through a team with.
* An ability to adopt a wider perspective than the immediate bounds of the job description. Flexible approach to working on activities across the water team.
* Computer Literate.
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
* Excellent relationship management skills.