Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer – Wastewater Infrastructure
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Falmer, Brighton (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent, Hybrid
About the Role:
You will lead the detailed design and delivery of wastewater networks, including sewerage rising mains, trunk sewers, and rehabilitation projects. This role includes mentoring junior engineers, reviewing designs, and supporting project resourcing and planning. It provides a clear pathway towards a Design Manager position for driven engineers.
About Our Client:
Our client is a rapidly growing UK-based engineering consultancy, known for its expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure. They are expanding their detailed design team and pride themselves on technical excellence, collaborative working, and career progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Project Management:
* Lead the detailed design and delivery of wastewater networks, including sewerage rising mains and trunk sewers.
* Provide technical leadership on wastewater pipeline rehabilitation and renewals.
* Ensure designs comply with Water Industry Standards, Sewerage Sector Guidance, and UK regulatory frameworks.
* Oversee design, planning, and optioneering of wastewater infrastructure projects.
* Mentor and review the work of engineers and technicians.
* Support resourcing, programme management, and provide input to fee and change control.
Engineering & Design:
* Develop designs for pumping stations, rising mains, and gravity sewer systems.
* Conduct condition assessments and feasibility studies for wastewater asset rehabilitation.
* Ensure integration with existing networks and treatment plants.
* Supervise the creation of technical drawings.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement:
* Liaise with water utility companies, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure project alignment.
* Lead meetings with clients, local authorities, and internal teams to discuss project requirements.
* Conduct site visits, surveys, and inspections as required.
* Provide technical input on contractor methodologies, risk management, and construction planning.
What Our Client is Looking For:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
* 5+ years’ experience in UK-based wastewater pipeline design and sewer infrastructure projects.
* Strong knowledge of sewerage rising mains, trunk sewers, and drainage hydraulics.
* Experience with design standards such as Sewerage Sector Guidance, Water UK, and BS EN standards.
* Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., InfoWorks ICM, MicroDrainage, Epanet).
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits.
* Desirable: understanding of hydraulic modelling, pipeline design tools, surge analysis, transient flow, and pressure management.
What Our Client Offers:
* Competitive salary with clear progression to Design Manager.
* Hybrid working with flexible office arrangements.
* Supportive team environment with mentoring and technical development.
* Exposure to diverse and challenging wastewater infrastructure projects.
Eligibility:
* UK-based candidates with relevant experience in wastewater design.
* Full UK driving licence.
Opportunity for Growth:
This role offers a clear pathway from Senior Civil Engineer to Design Manager, with mentorship, project leadership, and responsibility for growing a design team within a rapidly expanding consultancy.