Civil Design Engineer

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the water sector for experienced Civil Design Engineers to strengthen their engineering team in their Peterborough office, with hybrid working available.

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (job needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (job needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts and Savings Hub
• Kids Pass and additional employee benefits

• Report directly to the Senior Civil Engineer and provide high-quality engineering design services across turnkey and engineering services contracts.
• Produce cost-effective civil engineering design layouts that meet project specifications and can be constructed and commissioned effectively.
• Coordinate civil designs and produce accurate design documentation and technical drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant health and safety requirements, specifications, standards and contractual requirements.
• Apply standard engineering practices wherever possible to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.
• Provide estimates and technical feedback to support the proposals department.
• Work in accordance with established procedures and processes, contributing to the continued development of the engineering department.
• Monitor and review engineering procedures and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, update and maintain efficient procedures to support the smooth running of the department.
• Coordinate designs with all other internal and external disciplines to ensure the design process is fully integrated across the contract.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, clients and other stakeholders to deliver effective engineering solutions.
• Maintain a strong customer-focused approach, recognising both external clients and internal departments as key stakeholders.
• Ensure environmental considerations are incorporated into engineering design solutions.
• Ensure all designs fully consider health, safety and environmental requirements throughout the design process.
• Support the delivery of practical, economical and technically robust solutions across water and wastewater projects.

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• A relevant Engineering degree would be desirable.
• Extensive experience within civil engineering.
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment principles.
• Proven ability to rationalise designs and develop economical and effective plant layouts.
• Ability to interpret and assimilate large volumes of technical and project information.
• Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to present proposals clearly, confidently and convincingly.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with relevant engineering design software.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, environmental standards and engineering quality.

• Previous experience within the water and wastewater sector.
• Experience working on turnkey or engineering services contracts.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering designs.
• Knowledge of relevant water sector standards, specifications and design practices.
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement of engineering procedures and processes.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard back from us within 14 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed solely on their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the role.