Want to solve one of the biggest environmental challenges in the water industry? Play a leading role in protecting our rivers and communities by tackling infiltration at its source. Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your engineering skills shine. Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care. We are launching a landmark programme to fundamentally transform our understanding and management of groundwater infiltration, and we need a pioneering technical leader to guide our approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Expert (Waste Networks) to join our team and become the technical authority on our Infiltration Programme. You will be at the heart of the action, leading the systematic investigation and diagnosis of infiltration across our network. This role can be based from Coventry, Derby or Leicester.
Are you a passionate engineer who thrives on complex problem-solving and wants to leave a lasting legacy on our network? If you are driven to turn high-level strategy into on-the-ground engineering solutions, we want to hear from you!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
You’ll lead our strategic investigations, applying and refining Source Detection methodologies. This includes conducting desk-based studies and managing field investigation teams to systematically identify and quantify sources of infiltration within our highest-priority catchments.
As the technical expert for the entire Infiltration programme, you will provide essential engineering support and oversight throughout the design, delivery, and validation of solutions. Your expertise will ensure that the correct interventions are applied in the most appropriate locations.
You will play a pivotal role in transforming investigation data into a clear and prioritised action plan. Working closely with our analysts, you will help translate complex network information into persuasive business cases for intervention, ensuring our investments yield the greatest environmental and financial benefits.
Your contribution will be key in developing and implementing new and improved asset standards for both investigation and repair. This will help ensure our approach remains consistent, efficient, and effective across the programme.
You will also provide vital technical guidance to our innovation workstream, supporting the identification, trialling, and evaluation of new technologies and techniques. These innovations have the potential to transform how we detect and resolve infiltration issues.
In addition, you will offer coaching and technical leadership to other team members, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement within the programme.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
We’re looking for someone with a strong technical background in wastewater networks, including a solid understanding of assets, systems, hydraulics, asset performance, and failure modes. You should bring proven experience across asset management, technical investigation, or operational problem-solving, with a track record of diagnosing complex issues. A highly analytical and methodical approach is essential, along with confidence in interpreting a range of data sources such as flow data, CCTV surveys, and network maps to support informed decision-making.
Excellent communication skills are also key, as you will need to clearly explain complex technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. We value a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, particularly someone who is passionate about driving environmental improvements and delivering meaningful outcomes.
You’ll have experience in civil engineering, environmental science, or a related field such as hydraulic modelling or wastewater engineering. Familiarity with project management principles and developing business cases for asset interventions is also essential.
Chartership with a relevant institution (e.g. CIWEM, ICE, IAM) or working towards it would be an advantage.
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:
- 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
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
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. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
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