Job Description

We have a new exciting opportunity within our Engineering and Asset Management Mainlaying team for an Engineering Technician.



You will be responsible for designing water mains for all developer-driven schemes within the southern area of our region.

What you'll do

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This is a varied, busy and key role, where your work will be targeted to meet industry standards.



You will be required to attend regular design meetings to review design proposals and site progress.



Additional responsibilities will include:


preparing drawings for developer-driven schemes, including obtaining the relevant approvals through company procedures liaising with construction teams, lead engineers, other departments and external third parties to agree programmes of work ensuring sites are ready and all relevant notices have been applied for completing required auditable documents for schemes.

What you'll need

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To truly flourish in this role, you'll have a positive 'can-do' attitude.



You will also be confident, driven and self-motivated with the ability to work to tight time frames. The ability to work in a small team while covering your own area of responsibility is essential.



Ideally, you'll have some knowledge of the water industry and relevant technical standards and systems.



Knowledge of the water industry in relation to pipelines is preferred, but training will be given. An understanding of NRSWA and other relevant legislation is also preferred but training will be given.



A full driving licence is required as this position will require travel between Wessex Water offices and sites.

What you'll receive

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A combined pension contribution of up to 20%. Career progression and professional development opportunities. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year. The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions). A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions). Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. One paid volunteering day each year. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform. Support from trained mental health first aiders. A 1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

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YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:


Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.



We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.



If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.