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We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Water recycling non‑infrastructure team in Peterborough. The role is part of the @one Alliance, a collaboration between Anglian Water and leading industry partners, delivering innovative solutions across the East of England.
Seniority: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
About the role
As a Senior Civil Engineer you will take the technical lead on water projects, reviewing and checking designs, leading junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with legislation, technical standards and client needs. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, champion innovation, drive design quality, and help deliver projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical leadership on water recycling treatment works and associated infrastructure.
* Oversee civil engineering outputs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, statutory regulations and Anglian Water specifications.
* Check and review design documentation including calculations, drawings and 3D models.
* Manage design risks and embed health and safety throughout the design lifecycle.
* Respond to construction and supply‑chain queries with accurate technical advice.
* Support the development of modular construction, offsite build and repeatable design solutions.
* Collaborate with BIM managers, design teams and stakeholders to optimise project delivery.
* Collaborate with construction teams in buildability assessments.
* Mentor and coach Civil Engineers, supporting their technical growth and professional development.
* Contribute to internal forums, share lessons learned and support technical innovations and continuous improvement.
* Drive sustainability by promoting low‑carbon design and enhancing natural capital.
Qualifications
* Master’s degree in civil engineering (or equivalent experience).
* Preferably Chartered, or working towards Chartered status with ICE or IStructE.
* Significant experience in civil design within the UK water industry.
* Experience in detail design in a design‑and‑build environment.
* Proficiency in reinforced concrete design (BS EN 1992), water retaining structures, ground engineering, buried pipework, drainage and reinforcement detailing.
* Knowledge of steel and masonry design, civil layout planning and site infrastructure including roads and drainage.
* Experience checking designs, conducting site surveys and working with 3D/BIM models.
* Proactive, solution‑focused mindset and ability to lead by example.
* Passion for mentoring junior staff and contributing to team success.
* Solid understanding of CDM regulations and health, safety, welfare requirements in design.
* Interest in digital innovation, offsite construction and sustainable design practices.
Benefits
* Smart working flexibility, including up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including the armed forces, veterans, disabled individuals and under‑represented groups. Balfour Beatty is a Disability Confidence Employer and we offer interview accommodation where appropriate.
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