Overview Join Severn Trent's Capital Design team as an Associate Director to drive excellence in structural and civil engineering across major capital programmes. Lead innovation in Structures, Hydraulics, Tanks, Pumping Stations, Buildings, and Temporary Works—delivering safe, high-performing solutions that make a real difference in wastewater infrastructure. Responsibilities

Lead the development of outline and detailed designs, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory standards. Act as the technical authority across key civil and structural areas, providing expert guidance and resolving complex queries. Mentor and develop engineers and apprentices, building technical capability within the team. Champion new materials, technologies, and design techniques to push boundaries and improve performance. Collaborate with other discipline leads and stakeholders to deliver integrated, efficient design solutions. Promote standardisation and innovation, challenging conventional approaches and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

Proven experience in technical leadership for capital projects in civil/structural engineering, ideally within wastewater infrastructure. Strong track record in designing or overseeing designs for tanks, pumping stations, buildings, hydraulic systems, and temporary works. Cross-sector experience (e.g., rail, highways, energy) is a plus—especially if you can bring fresh ideas and best practices into the water sector.

About Severn Trent / Why Join At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create an inclusive workplace and are recognised for employee engagement and as a top UK employer. This role provides an opportunity to shape the future of wastewater infrastructure and be part of a supportive, award-winning team. Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year) Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250, subject to eligibility) Leading pension scheme – company contribution matching up to 15% when you contribute 7.5% Sharesave – opportunity 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 paid volunteering days per year

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