Civil Engineer (Water) – Derby / London / Glasgow / York / Bristol
Permanent. Office/Home Hybrid Working.
Overview
Do you want to be a part of a growing Water team? Can you collaborate with colleagues across UK and International projects? If you have experience in civil engineering with a focus on water or wastewater schemes, this could be the next adventure in your career. We are looking to further expand our civil capability on water and wastewater treatment projects by bringing a Civil Engineer with an interest in water utilities onto the team. Your primary task will be to support engineering work related to the design of elements including water supply and wastewater infrastructure and non‑infrastructure equipment. The role is based in the UK but will involve daily interaction with colleagues across our global hubs, working closely with experienced engineers and gaining exposure to a number of projects. You will have the opportunity to grow within the Civils discipline and to explore client‑side or site‑based roles in major infrastructure settings.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting the design of projects for a wide range of clients in the UK water sector.
* Using your skills where possible in other sectors, such as utilities, transmission and district heating.
* Assisting in planning design work and deliverables together with wider civils teams.
* Contributing to the preparation of engineering calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
* Learning and applying relevant local and international standards.
* Supporting coordination of multi‑disciplinary aspects of projects including civil, mechanical, electrical and process interfaces.
* Assisting senior engineers in technical reviews and design assurance activities.
* Collaborating with team members across global delivery hubs.
* Supporting documentation, quality checks and project deliverables.
* Contributing to the building of relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
* A degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
* Actively working towards Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) with a recognised professional institution.
* Project experience related to water or infrastructure projects.
* Basic understanding of water‑based systems such as water supply, pipelines, pumping stations or treatment processes.
* Knowledge of engineering fundamentals including hydraulics and fluid mechanics.
* Exposure to design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar software.
* Awareness of hazardous area classification and relevant regulations such as DSEAR would be advantageous.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* A willing and cooperative attitude and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.
Benefits
* 28 days’ holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays.
* Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities.
* Private health care, for you and your immediate dependents.
* Flexible and hybrid working conditions.
* Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions.
* Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange.
* Life assurance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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