Senior Civil Design Engineer; Water

Job Title
Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water)

Location
Manchester, UK (Hybrid working)

Employment Type
Permanent, Full-time

Industry
Utilities and Water Infrastructure

Visa Requirements
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Overview
An established engineering design consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join its growing Manchester-based team. The role sits within a well-regarded civil engineering function delivering a strong pipeline of clean water, wastewater, infrastructure, and treatment projects across the UK.

This position offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of design deliverables, contribute to multidisciplinary project delivery, and support the development of junior team members across a wide range of water-sector schemes.

Role Overview
You will be responsible for producing high-quality civil and structural design deliverables for water-sector projects, ensuring all outputs meet safety, quality, and technical requirements. The role involves identifying efficient and practical design solutions, preparing calculations and technical documentation, and contributing to coordination across multiple engineering disciplines throughout all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce civil and structural engineering designs for water and wastewater projects

• Prepare technical calculations, reports, and design documentation

• Develop hydraulic calculations and hydraulic profiles where required

• Identify efficient, compliant, and buildable design solutions

• Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians

• Contribute to multidisciplinary coordination and design reviews

• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and project requirements

• Engage effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience in civil or structural design within the water or utilities sector

• Proven experience delivering hydraulic calculations and hydraulic profiles

• Qualification at graduate, HND, or equivalent level, or demonstrable experience from technician level

• Good IT proficiency and ability to work with engineering design tools

• Registered with a relevant professional body and working toward chartership

• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills

Why Apply
This role offers long-term career development within a stable consultancy environment, exposure to a diverse range of water-sector projects, and the opportunity to play a key role in technical delivery while supporting the growth of a collaborative engineering team.