Senior Civil Engineer - Water

Senior Civil Design Engineer - Water

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to join their growing Water team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to play a key role in the delivery of civil engineering design solutions across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality design deliverables, providing technical expertise throughout project life cycles, and supporting the development of junior team members. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams, the Senior Civil Design Engineer will ensure designs are safe, compliant, efficient, and aligned with industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Produce civil engineering design deliverables that meet all safety, quality, technical, and regulatory requirements.
Identify practical and cost-effective design solutions through project scope reviews and site visits, communicating recommendations effectively to clients and project teams.
Support, mentor, and develop CAD technicians, graduate engineers, and junior design staff.
Prepare design risk assessments, technical reports, calculations, and specifications.
Deliver designs in accordance with relevant industry regulations, professional standards, and water company specifications.
Ensure design changes are effectively managed, implemented, and accurately recorded throughout project delivery.
Undertake engineering activities using established quality management systems, procedures, and formal design processes.
Estimate engineering hours and resource requirements for design packages.
Attend and present technical solutions at HAZOP, ALM, KM, and other project review meetings.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery from concept through to completion.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of 10 years' relevant design experience within the regulated water industry.
Proven experience carrying out hydraulic calculations and developing hydraulic profiles.
Degree, HND, or significant industry experience gained from Technician level progression.
Strong IT skills and experience using relevant engineering software.
Registered with a recognised professional institution and actively working towards Chartered Engineer status.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Chartered Engineer status.
Experience working on both clean water and wastewater projects.
Experience delivering infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes.
Experience in both outline and detailed design stages.
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and buildability considerations.
Understanding of engineering drawing practices and technical documentation standards.

Key Skills & Competencies

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong technical knowledge within civil engineering and the water sector.
Results-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Ability to mentor and support the development of others.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Effective planning and organisational skills.
Demonstrates expertise within a primary engineering discipline and a sound understanding of associated subsidiary disciplines.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Salary & Benefits

Salary:
Up to £65,000

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:

Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications
Company pension scheme
Professional membership support and chartership mentoring
Clear career progression opportunities and structured development programmes
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional annual leave entitlement after two years of service
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and technical training opportunities
Cycle to Work scheme
Monthly team events and social activities
Flexible working arrangements
Outside IR35 contract opportunities available