Water Civil Design Engineer

Civil Water Engineer
Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments
Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Water Engineer to join their Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) team. As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary group, you will be instrumental in delivering innovative, high-profile projects for the Water market, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering ventures both in the UK and internationally.
This is a chance to make an impact on critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of cities and environments. You will contribute to transformational programmes while delivering industry-leading solutions through every phase of the project lifecycle.
Location: Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site-based)
Type: Contract
Rate: £68 per hour
Your Role
As a Civil Water Engineer, you will be responsible for:
·Coordinating or managing a team of Civil Water engineers to deliver technical design work on complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You will work to national and project-specific design codes, ensuring high-quality levels in areas such as hydraulics, wastewater, clean water infrastructure, water reuse, and pipelines.
·Producing and reviewing technical deliverables, including design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
·Providing technical input for Civil Water aspects of projects, working closely with the project management team to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
·Collaborating with clients, operational teams, and other internal teams to deliver integrated solutions.
·Mentoring less experienced colleagues and contributing to the growth of the Civil Water Engineering capabilities within the team.
·Working independently with minimal technical guidance and exercising sound judgement to solve complex problems. You will also provide guidance to junior team members.
·Supporting bid proposals with technical expertise.
·Ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards by reviewing both your work and that of others.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
·A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
·Preferably Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer.
·Proven experience coordinating or managing Civil Water engineering design delivery within a consultancy, particularly in a multi-disciplinary environment.
·Experience working collaboratively with contractors and delivering projects across the full project lifecycle.
·A broad perspective and innovative approach to solving design challenges.
·Strong practical knowledge of risk assessment, quality control, design management, and collaboration with key disciplines such as MEICA, structures, and geotechnics.
·A sound understanding of current design codes, standards, and industry best practices, including CDM regulations, Eurocodes, regulatory bodies, water utility standards, and NEC.
·Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
·Experience in the Water market is essential.
·Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.
·A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to driving team success.
If you are looking to join an organisation that offers challenging projects, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge solutions, apply now to take the next step in your career as a Civil Water Engineer
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed