Job Description
We’re Hiring: Civil Design Engineers (Water Sector)
My client are looking to strengthen their water engineering capability with talented professionals at Civil Design Engineer, Senior Civil Design Engineer, and Principal Civil Design Engineer level.
Location: North West / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35) – Full Time
The Role
You’ll be delivering high-quality civil engineering designs across the regulated water industry, playing a key role in producing safe, compliant, and efficient solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and support the development of CAD technicians while contributing to both outline and detailed design stages.
What you’ll be doing:
Producing civil design deliverables to safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Preparing calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and risk assessments
Carrying out hydraulic calculations and developing hydraulic profiles
Mentoring and directing CAD technicians
Supporting project planning, design estimates, and design reviews
Attending and presenting at design and project meetings
What we’re looking for:
5–10+ years’ experience within the regulated water industry
Experience delivering water sector designs (clean water and/or wastewater)
Strong IT and engineering drawing skills
Professional body membership (working towards or holding CEng preferred)
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and design standards
This is a great opportunity to be part of a team delivering essential water infrastructure projects that really make an impact.