Graduate Engineering Design - Civil

Graduate Engineering Design - Civil

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Severn Trent is a leading utility company, committed to sustainability and community support. This graduate programme will expose you to front-line and core business functions, giving you real experience in water and wastewater infrastructure. The programme spans 27 months and offers three 9-month placements across design, delivery, and digital capability teams.

You’ll work on projects such as sewerage system design, waste treatment tanks, distribution pipe design, or clean water treatment plant design. You will learn project and people management, stakeholder influence, commercial acumen, and multidisciplinary teamwork. The goal is to develop competencies required to become a chartered civil engineer.

• Project and people management, including stakeholder influence.
• Business and commercial acumen: planning strategically with time, cost, and quality in mind.
• Design and delivery of infrastructure projects across multidisciplinary teams.
• Customer-focused delivery and community communication.

• Preparation and contribution to civil design deliverables: specifications, hydraulic calculations, datasheets, 3D models, schedules.
• Writing contract documentation.
• Conducting site surveys, investigations, and asset condition assessments.
• Scoping solutions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers for equipment selection, site investigation, and design acceptance.
• Understanding British standards, regulations, water industry legislation, and guidelines.

Location: Finham, Coventry, CV3 6SD

Programme Duration: 27 months

Starting Salary: £31,500

Entry Criteria: Degree in ICE-accredited Civil Engineering (e.g., BEng, MEng). BEng graduates encouraged to register for IEng with further learning for CEng registration; MEng graduates do not require additional learning.

Driving Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle upon starting.

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (purchase/sell up to 5 days per year).
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,225, subject to eligibility).
• Leading pension scheme – double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%).
• Sharesave – buy Severn Trent shares at a discounted rate.
• Dedicated training and development via our Academy.
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
• Family friendly policies.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.

Severn Trent is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture. We support working groups such as LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability, and Ethnicity. Find out more about our diversity and inclusion commitments.

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. Roles close on 13th January at 12pm.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to employment commencement. We do not sponsor under the Skilled Worker route.