Civil Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Civil Design Engineer with a background in Utility Engineering and experience within the water industry, to join our integrated design team.

In this role, you will play a key part in the development and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects, supporting designs from initial concept through to detailed design, construction and commissioning. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, practical design solutions that meet client and project requirements.

The role is based at the Peter Duffy Ltd Head Office in Wakefield, West Yorkshire
. The position follows a hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation to be office‑based at least four days per week.

Key Duties:

• Prepare and develop design solutions at various stages of a project, supporting Design Engineering activities related to civil design and survey information.
• Produce design documentation including reports, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates. Attend client meetings when required and review the work of colleagues to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Maintain effective communication with relevant team members and internal and external stakeholders to support strong collaboration and ensure tasks are delivered right‑first‑time and in line with project programme dates.
• Conduct site surveys, develop detailed survey plans for external suppliers, and produce comprehensive reports based on the findings.
• Work closely with other members of the design team to maintain the consistency, accuracy, and integrity of the overall design.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and responding to design‑related queries associated with your projects, both site and office based.
• Attend engineering events and industry expos where appropriate, helping to identify and adopt the latest technologies and industry best practices.
• Follow company quality management procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Support survey activities, including data review and evaluation, and assist in the development of Pre‑Construction Information (PCI) provided by the client.
• Provide support and mentoring to junior members of the design team.

Essential Skills, you will:

• Be a qualified engineer and ideally Chartered, or working towards Chartership, with membership of a relevant professional institution such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Have demonstrable civil design experience within the UK water sector, including projects involving water treatment, drainage, clean water networks, rising mains, and sewer separation.
• Possess a strong understanding of water industry standards and guidance, such as CIWEM and CESWI.
• Be familiar with quality, environmental, and information management procedures in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 19650, and ISO 14001.

Preferred Skills, ideally, you will also:

• Have experience using industry‑standard design software such as Info Drainage, AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D.
• Be technically competent in hydraulic design principles, with the ability to undertake manual calculations where software tools are not applicable. Experience with hydraulic profiling would be advantageous.
• Have the ability to design structural elements such as slabs, cover slabs, and concrete hard standings.
• Knowledge and experience of Haz Op / ALM requirements.
• Have knowledge of additional water industry standards, such as WIMES.
• Understand the integration of design outputs within BIM models and workflows.
• Be familiar with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, keeping up to date with industry innovations and developments in design software and tools.

Personal attributes

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with members of the design team, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead by example, promoting high standards and supporting the adoption of best practice procedures within the team.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, with a proactive, positive, and solution‑focused approach to work.
• Show a willingness to learn, develop,…