Water Design Engineer

June 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Water Design Engineer

Delivery Engineer
Location: Flexible between Norwich & Ipswich
Business Area: Kier Utilities- Anglian Water Alliance
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract- Full Time


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Working in Partnership with Anglian Water, Kier Utilities are not just your typical water contracting company. Just take a look at how we relate to Anglian Water's Love Every Drop strategy that underpins everything that we do, and you'll start to get a feel for our culture.

Are you looking to join a leading utilities company working in partnership with Anglian Water and
Clancy Docwra? We have opportunities for Delivery Engineers to join us to oversee the design, construction and delivery of the capital solutions and other network improvement schemes.

About the role

You will be working on our schemes that fall within the Production planned work programme including main laying schemes, meter replacements, planned reactive large diameter and complex burst mains. As a Design Engineer you will be responsible for each scheme, from design through to delivery where you will track solution delivery, ensure time and budget is met and that high standards of safety, water quality and sustainability are maintained.

In this role you will use your extensive knowledge of network engineering design, commercial awareness to conduct all site-based investigations and promote the maximum design solutions for a portfolio of schemes. Communication with Network Partners and internal stakeholders will be key so opportunities can be maximised.

What do we need from you?

To be successful in the role you will have experience in water supply and network operations.

You will be NRSWA supervisor trained and SMSTS qualified. Experience in contract management and site supervision. You will have significant experience working on water engineering or similar engineering design projects, with a proven ability to understand the infrastructure from a strategic, tactical, and operational perspective.

What will you receive?

You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday), two employee Share Scheme options, together with additional valuable benefits such as:

  • Free Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
  • Plus, many more benefits geared to your wellbeing

Pre-employment checks

It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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Being part of Kier means living our values of?being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused.?We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave?a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.


Kier is an inclusive employer.


We reserve the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Please note, your CV may be shared across the Alliance partners.