Senior Civil Engineer - Water

Senior Civil Engineer - Wastewater Infrastructure (Pathway to Design Manager)
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 (Depending on Experience)

Location:

Slough
For the first month, you will be required to attend the office for induction and team integration. After this, the role will move to a hybrid arrangement.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Project Management

· Lead the detailed design and delivery of wastewater networks, including sewerage rising mains and trunk sewers.

· Provide technical leadership on wastewater pipeline rehabilitation and renewals.

· Ensure designs comply with Water Industry Standards, Sewerage Sector Guidance, and UK regulatory frameworks.

· Desirable: understanding of hydraulic modelling, pipeline design tools, and industry software to develop cost-effective solutions.

· Oversee the design, planning, and optioneering of wastewater infrastructure projects.

· Mentor and review the work of engineers and technicians.

· Support resourcing, programming, and provide input to fee and change control.
Engineering & Design

· Develop designs for pumping stations, rising mains, and gravity sewer systems.

· Conduct condition assessments and feasibility studies for wastewater asset rehabilitation.

· Ensure integration with existing networks and treatment plants.

· Desirable: knowledge of surge analysis, transient flow, and pressure management in pipeline systems.

· Supervise the creation of technical drawings.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement

· Liaise with water utility companies, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure project alignment.

· Lead meetings with clients, local authorities, and internal teams to discuss project requirements.

· Conduct site visits, surveys, and inspections as required.

· Provide technical input on contractor methodologies, risk management, and construction planning.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

· 5+ years' experience in UK-based wastewater pipeline design and sewer infrastructure projects.

· Strong knowledge of sewerage rising mains, trunk sewers, and drainage hydraulics.

· Experience with design standards such as Sewerage Sector Guidance, Water UK, and BS EN standards.

· Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., Info Works ICM, Micro Drainage, Epanet).

· Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits