Principal/Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water Industry)
Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Contract: 12 month contract
Rate: £400 to £490 per day (outisde IR35)
An established engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of civil design solutions across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.
This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector.
Key Responsibilities
1. Produce civil design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
2. Identify efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits, communicating effectively with clients and project teams
3. Direct, support and develop CAD Technicians, junior designers and graduates
4. Prepare design risk assessments, reports and technical specifications
5. Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional and water company standards
6. Attend and present designs at HAZOP, ALM, KM and similar meetings
Required Qualifications & Experience
7. Minimum 10 years' design experience within the regulated water industry
8. Experience carrying out hydraulic calculations and producing hydraulic profiles
9. Degree qualified, HND, or significant experience from Technician level
10. Registered with a relevant professional body and working towards Chartership
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
11. Chartered Engineer
12. Experience across both clean water and wastewater projects
13. Background in infrastructure and non-infrastructure design
14. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
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