Design Engineer

As a Design Engineer you will ideally have experience of working with or designing clean water networks and an understanding of CDM regulations in design process. Initially you will provide support to Senior Design Engineers to deliver project to programme, within budget, to the correct quality standards. What you'll be doing:

• As a Design Engineer you will manage the customer journey up to and including point of payment and be responsible for resolving any customer queries regarding design, survey and cost.
• You will carry out the duties of the Designer role under CDM, ensuring the Design you produce for all types of schemes handled by Development Experience, is compliant to company design standards and all information required under this role, such as hazard identification and Pre-Construction information, is provided.
• Communicate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the design is fit for construction.
• Ensure all tasks are completed in line with agreed Water UK service levels, supporting our D-MeX ambition. Where customer satisfaction at risk, take appropriate mitigating action.
• Ensure that the safety, health and well-being of self, colleagues, consumers, and customers is continuously improved and put at the forefront of everything we do.
  
  Do you have experience working with clean water networks? Are you a Design Engineer looking for a new challenge?, Experience in a similar Design / Engineering role with a strong technical background
• Excellent computer literacy and IT skills, including proficiency in CAD
• Proven experience of working in a Customer Experience environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of New Connections Charging Arrangements, Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and NRSWA
• Full UK Driving Licence
The role will be office-based with a hybrid nature between Hatfield and home location.

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• Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (Based on skills & experience)
• Hours of work: 08:30am - 17:00pm (Monday - Thursday) 08:30am - 16:30pm (Friday)
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 26 -30 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A 'Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.
• Disability confident bullet point added to our adverts; if you need to apply in a different format, please contact us
Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.