Civil Design Engineer

Civil Design Engineer – Water

Location: North West/Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35) – Full Time

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Civil/Senior Or Principal Design Engineer to produce high-quality civil engineering design deliverables across the regulated water industry. You will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient designs, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of CAD technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and design risk assessments
• Deliver designs in accordance with relevant technical, professional, and water company standards
• Carry out hydraulic calculations and prepare hydraulic profiles
• Direct, mentor, and develop CAD technicians
• Ensure all design changes are fully implemented, recorded, and controlled
• Work in line with formal design processes and procedures
• Assist with estimating design hours and input into project planning
• Attend and present at design meetings and project presentations

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years’ relevant design experience within the regulated water industry
• Experience producing designs for water sector projects
• Background as a Graduate Engineer, HND-qualified
  , or significant experience gained from technician level
• Registered with a professional body and working towards Chartered Engineer status

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Experience in carrying out hydraulic calculations and preparing hydraulic profiles
• Experience in both clean water and wastewater projects
• Experience in infrastructure and non-infrastructure design
• Involvement in both outline and detailed design stages
• Awareness of construction methods and materials
• Strong knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Apply now to join a team delivering essential water infrastructure projects