Description

About Us:

South Staffordshire Water operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water, and is a privately-owned regulated water only company.

South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly 1.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the North, to Halesowen in the South, and from Burton-on-Trent in the East, to Kinver in the West. 

The Role:

South Staffs Water is seeking a skilled and motivated Capital Works Designer to join our Network Investment Delivery team.

Reporting to the Infrastructure Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering capital schemes that support the efficient operation, regulatory compliance, and long-term resilience of our water distribution network.

This is a hands-on, technical design role that combines engineering expertise with stakeholder collaboration. You will be responsible for producing high-quality, compliant design packages that enable safe, cost-effective construction across a variety of projects, including new mains, diversions, and network enhancements

Key Responsibilities:

• Design new water mains (company-lay, self-lay, and NAV schemes) in line with Developer Services requirements and SLAs
• Deliver mains diversion designs to support regulatory and performance commitments
• Develop reinforcement solutions to meet network capacity and demand requirements
• Review and approve third-party design submissions, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications
• Interpret feasibility studies and produce detailed, construction-ready design packs
• Define and manage trial hole requirements, ensuring accurate and timely data collection
• Monitor and report on contractor performance relating to trial hole activities
• Ensure all designs comply with CDM regulations, including appropriate documentation and HSE notifications
• Engage with external stakeholders and highway authorities to coordinate works and secure approvals
• Collaborate with construction partners to develop practical and cost-effective solutions
• Challenge and improve existing mains rehabilitation processes where appropriate
• Produce accurate AutoCAD drawings for all schemes
• Support Project Managers with scheme pack delivery and design amendments
• Contribute to additional capital schemes including DMAs, PRVs, trunk main meters, and control valves
• Provide support across the wider Capital Investment Delivery Directorate
• Participate in cross-functional teams and project meetings

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

• HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline
• NRSWA Streetworks Certificate
• Strong understanding of water distribution systems and network operations
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and design-stage requirements
• Proficiency in CAD and general IT systems
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels
• Full, valid UK driving licence
• IOSH Working Safely certification (Desirable)
• Understanding of the Traffic Management Act (Desirable)