Assistant Asset Engineer

Want to do the best work of your life? Playing your part in making a big difference to the environment and communities we serve. Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your 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.

 

At Severn Trent, we're committed to continuous improvement within wastewater networks. With that in mind we are looking for an Assistant Asset Engineer to play a key role in supporting this mission by applying modern asset management principles and data-driven decision making. We strive for best-in-class principles for Waste networks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Asset Engineer to join our team at our site in Derby.

Are you a passionate data driven person with a desire to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy developing data-driven tools? If so, we encourage you to apply!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

At Severn Trent, we're on a mission to deliver exceptional wastewater services while protecting our environment for future generations. We're seeking a highly motivated and innovative Assistant Asset Engineer (Wastewater Networks) to join our Derby team.

In this role, you’ll be using your analytical skills to translate complex data into actionable insights. You'll be part of a dynamic team, collaborating with specialists to optimise network performance across catchments. You'll play a pivotal role in enabling effective solutions to complex wastewater network challenges, ensuring long-term network health and optimal performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse data to identify areas for improvement within wastewater networks.
• Assist in applying asset management principles to key wastewater network classes.
• Collaborate with specialists to assess the feasibility of proposed solutions for network-wide benefits.
• Support the development, tracking and monitoring of portfolio and project budgets, ensuring efficient resource use and alignment with business plans.
• Contribute to the development and communication of network improvement plans.
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Role

A keen interest in wastewater networks and a desire to contribute to their sustainable management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel and Power BI.
• A data-driven approach with an interest in financial management and basic budgeting principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to thrive in a team environment.
  
  

Recent graduate or looking for your first step in wastewater networks? We welcome your entry-level skills and enthusiasm for learning.

Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.

We want people who show up and roll their sleeves up. Restless spirits who are ready to be part of something bigger, who care, who really care... because when you really care, you’ll go above and beyond. When you really care you don’t just talk about it, you do more.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.

And when it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ , Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity; who help us do just that.

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

• Salary starting from £29,304.00
• 25 days holiday bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 dependent 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’
• Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover
• 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 too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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