Civil Design Engineer/Senior Civil Design Engineer/ Principal Civil Design Engineer – Water
Location: North West/Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent Or Contract (Outside IR35) - Full Time
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Civil/Senior Or Principal Design Engineer to produce high-quality civil engineering design deliverables across the regulated water industry. You will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient designs, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of CAD technicians.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce civil engineering design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
* Prepare design calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and design risk assessments
* Deliver designs in accordance with relevant technical, professional, and water company standards
* Carry out hydraulic calculations and prepare hydraulic profiles
* Direct, mentor, and develop CAD technicians
* Ensure all design changes are fully implemented, recorded, and controlled
* Work in line with formal design processes and procedures
* Assist with estimating design hours and input into project planning
* Attend and present at design meetings and project presentations
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 5-10 years’ relevant design experience within the regulated water industry
* Experience producing designs for water sector projects
* Background as a Graduate Engineer, HND-qualified, or significant experience gained from technician level
* Strong IT skills
* Registered with a professional body and working towards Chartered Engineer status
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
* Chartered Engineer (CEng)
* Experience in carrying out hydraulic calculations and preparing hydraulic profiles
* Experience in both clean water and wastewater projects
* Experience in infrastructure and non-infrastructure design
* Involvement in both outline and detailed design stages
* Awareness of construction methods and materials
* Strong knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices
* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Apply now to join a team delivering essential water infrastructure projects