Design - Technician

Overview

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

Due to continued company growth, Avove is seeking to appoint a Technician with a background in Water and/or Wastewater Engineering to join our dedicated Design and Build team. The team is currently delivering an expanding workload across our United Utilities Framework. You will play a key role in supporting the local design team by delivering detailed design services. This will include the production of technical drawings using AutoCAD and associated software, contributing to the successful delivery of projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Location: Warrington (Avove offers flexible hybrid working, with a combination of office and remote working)

• Produce accurate and technically sound CAD deliverables using 2D and/or 3D CAD software, working under appropriate supervision.
• Demonstrate an awareness of health, safety, and welfare requirements, including the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations, and how these principles apply to design activities.
• Comply with established technical governance procedures and quality standards.
• Support the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) requirements on projects, in line with project and client standards.
• Prepare and maintain document and drawing templates in accordance with company procedures.
• Undertake technical and project‑related administrative tasks as required.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills with a structured, methodical approach to problem solving.

• Computer literate, with strong proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both clients and colleagues.
• Applies a clear client‑focused approach to service delivery, always ensuring quality and professionalism.
• Has a background in, or a strong desire to develop a career within, the water and wastewater industry.

Please note that candidates with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply.

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• Volunteering days and charity fundraising matching

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment.

Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern Power Grid, Northumbrian Water Group, and Scottish Power Energy Networks.

We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.