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Wessex Water

3mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Bath

Requirements

  • - Ideally you will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in engineering and have a technical background.
  • - have a full appreciation of the key civil, mechanical and electrical design interfaces involved in delivering a project
  • - be a confident and effective communicator with both internal colleagues and external contractors
  • - be IT literate and comfortable report writing
  • - have an understanding of treatment processes.
  • - MEICA experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Responsibilities

  • - the preparation and agreement of design briefs, fee proposals, programmes and the general management of contacts to ensure the design team delivers in line with the agreed financial approvals and programme
  • - coordinating and organising surveys to provide client data to establish project scope
  • - ensuring that recommended solutions are sustainable and best value in terms of whole life costs
  • - representing the client and supporting the Project Manager in dealing with the various stakeholder interfaces
  • - attending workshops and regular design meetings to review design proposals and consider issues such as buildability, commissioning, HAZOPs, Control Philosophy and URS reviews
  • - managing drawing and document administration to ensure consultants and contractors meet project and regulatory requirements
  • - attending site meetings during construction and reviewing technical queries from construction teams

FAQs

What is the role of a Design Coordination Engineer at Wessex Water?

The Design Coordination Engineer plays a key role within the Engineering and Delivery team, managing the design process and acting as an interface between consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure designs are delivered according to project requirements.

What are the main responsibilities of the Design Coordination Engineer?

The main responsibilities include preparing design briefs, coordinating surveys, ensuring sustainable solutions, representing the client, attending design meetings, managing drawing and document administration, and participating in site meetings during construction.

What qualifications are ideal for a Design Coordination Engineer?

Ideally, candidates should hold a degree or equivalent qualification in engineering and possess a broad technical background. A good understanding of civil, mechanical, and electrical design interfaces is essential.

Is MEICA experience necessary for this role?

MEICA experience is advantageous but not essential for the Design Coordination Engineer position.

What skills are important for a Design Coordination Engineer?

Important skills include effective communication, IT literacy, comfort in report writing, and an understanding of treatment processes.

What are the benefits offered to a Design Coordination Engineer?

Benefits include up to 20% total pension contributions, career progression opportunities, 25 days of holiday (rising to 28), healthcare packages, life assurance, a new electric car scheme, cashback and discounts, enhanced family leave, mental health support, and a referral fee for recommending candidates.

What kind of projects will the Design Coordination Engineer work on?

The Design Coordination Engineer will work on various projects within the engineering team that extend up to the year 2037, encompassing both in-house and external design consultants and contractors.

Can individuals from diverse backgrounds apply for this position?

Yes, Wessex Water promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds. They are also a Disability Confident Employer.

Where is the position of Design Coordination Engineer located?

The position is based in Bath, within the Project Delivery team at Wessex Water.

How can one apply for the Design Coordination Engineer position?

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by following the application instructions provided in the job listing.

Wessex Water

For You. For Life

Energy
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Wessex Water is the regional water and sewage treatment business serving an area of the south west of England, including Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, most of Wiltshire and parts of Gloucestershire and Hampshire. It is part of the Wessex Water Group, which comprises a number of other companies, alongside our regulated business, including engineering and construction, property development and waste management and renewable energy services. We are committed to giving all our customers excellent standards of service by providing high quality water and environmental services that protect health, improve the environment and give customers good value for money.