Civil Design Engineer; Water – Major Water Programme

Job Title:

Civil Design Engineer (Water) – Major UK Water Programme
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:

Leeds, Manchester, Bristol
Type:
Permanent or Contract | Hybrid working available

Our client is recruiting multiple Civil Design Engineers (Water) to support major long‑term UK water industry programmes.
You will work on wastewater and clean water infrastructure projects, contributing to optioneering, outline design, and detailed design for large‑scale capital delivery programmes improving river health and environmental outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long‑term programme with strong career stability through AMP8 and beyond.

This role sits within a major, long‑term water industry programme focused on improving river health and upgrading wastewater infrastructure across the North West of England.
The programme spans multiple years and involves large‑scale capital delivery projects aimed at reducing pollution, increasing network resilience, and delivering sustainable environmental improvements.
Engineers working on the programme contribute to optioneering, design development, and delivery of solutions based on best value, lowest carbon impact, and whole‑life cost.
It offers long‑term stability, exposure to high‑profile infrastructure schemes, and the opportunity to play a direct role in improving waterways and local communities.

Our client is a well‑established engineering consultancy delivering asset management, operational strategy, and infrastructure design services to major UK water companies.
They work across multiple long‑term programmes nationwide and are heavily invested in sustainable water solutions, carbon reduction, and environmental protection.

• Produce outline and detailed civil design drawings and construction documentation
• Support feasibility studies and optioneering assessments
• Prepare design calculations, reports, and technical deliverables
• Collaborate with contractors, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders
• Engage with clients to understand project requirements
• Support and mentor graduate engineers where required

• 2-6 years’ UK experience in civil engineering design within the water sector
• Experience in wastewater and/or clean water networks
• Degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline)
• Working knowledge of UK design standards and water industry specifications
• Experience working on infrastructure or capital delivery projects
• Progress towards professional institution membership is desirable (ICE, CIWEM or similar)

• Competitive salary or contract rate
• Long‑term project pipeline and job security
• Clear career progression pathway
• Structured training and professional development support
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Supportive, collaborative engineering environment

Must have the right to work in the UK
No sponsorship available for this role

This role sits within long‑term AMP8 and future AMP programmes, offering sustained career development, exposure to major national water infrastructure projects, and progression into senior and principal engineering roles.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.