Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership & Project Management
o Lead the detailed design and delivery of wastewater networks, including sewerage rising mains and trunk sewers.
o Provide technical leadership on wastewater pipeline rehabilitation and renewals.
o Ensure designs comply with Water Industry Standards, Sewerage Sector Guidance, and UK regulatory frameworks.
o Desirable: understanding of hydraulic modelling, pipeline design tools, and industry software to develop cost‑effective solutions.
o Oversee the design, planning, and optioneering of wastewater infrastructure projects.
o Mentor and review work of engineers and technicians.
o Support resourcing, programming and providing input to fee and change control.
2. Engineering & Design
o Develop designs for pumping stations, rising mains, and gravity sewer systems.
o Conduct condition assessments and feasibility studies for wastewater asset rehabilitation.
o Ensure integration with existing networks and treatment plants.
o Desirable: knowledge of surge analysis, transient flow, and pressure management in pipeline systems.
o Supervise the creation of technical drawings.
3. Client & Stakeholder Engagement
o Liaise with water utility companies, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure project alignment.
o Lead meetings with clients, local authorities, and internal teams to discuss project requirements.
o Conduct site visits, surveys, and inspections as required.
o Provide technical input on contractor methodologies, risk management, and construction planning.
Qualifications & Experience
* 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.
To apply, please send your CV, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and references to contact@robertwalpole.co.uk, ensuring you include “Senior Civil Engineer - Wastewater (Brighton)” in the subject line.
#J-18808-Ljbffr