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We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Engineer to join the Sewer Rehabilitation team. The team delivers capital schemes across the Wessex Water region, working together to deliver the best solutions for our customers and the environment. We have won numerous awards in Innovation and Sustainability and have a track record of solution delivery.
What can I expect?
As a Trainee Engineer you will be involved in the delivery of planned sewer rehabilitation projects from outline design, through construction and completion to quality, time and cost objectives. You will participate in financial reporting, public relations, contractor management and third-party negotiations. You will work with colleagues from our environmental, legal and estates, and street works teams to deliver each scheme.
You will be guided by our Project Engineers and Sewer Rehabilitation Project Managers in solution choice and through the project delivery process. At the same time, we will support you in a culture of learning and personal development, giving you the best possible chance to develop your career.
What do I need?
To be a great fit for this role, we’re looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude who has a great work ethic and is outcome focused.
You will be well organised, proactive and a confident communicator both verbally and in writing. It is essential you have a safety-first approach and good organisation skills.
In addition, we are looking for
- Competence with Microsoft Office software packages and familiarity with GIS mapping software (or willingness to learn).
- Valid UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel across the Wessex Water region in the management of projects and schemes.
If you have the following, it would be an advantage but not essential
- Construction and/or water industry background.
Benefits
- Pension – up to 20% combined contribution
- 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service
- Opportunity to buy and sell up to ten days’ holiday
- Health benefits package
- Life assurance (up to four times your salary)
- Electric vehicle salary exchange
- Flexible working
- Cashback and discounts from over 1,200 retailers
- Paid volunteering day
- Enhanced family leave
- Interactive health and wellbeing platform
- Support from mental health first aiders
- £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us
What will you get from us?
Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, and they stay with us! We are proud of how we support development and career progression. We have a wealth of both financial and non-financial benefits to offer our people and are committed to ensuring we provide an environment that supports health and wellbeing and flexible working.
We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to assist you in starting your journey with Wessex Water. If you have what it takes to join this award-winning business and want to be part of our exciting journey and share in that success, then please get in contact with us to find out more.
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