Civil Senior Design Engineer

Location: Multiple UK locations including Solihull, Grangemouth (Scotland), Nottingham (Annesley), Warrington, Bristol, and Normanton. Other locations may be considered.

The Role

We're supporting our client, a Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure specialist delivering major projects across highways, utilities, and large-scale civils, supported by a multi-billion-pound order book, in their search for a Civil Senior Design Engineer to join a growing Engineering Design team within the water and wastewater sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality civil design solutions across water and wastewater projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated design outputs
• Produce and review calculations, technical reports, and design documentation
• Support procurement processes with technical input
• Contribute to engineering governance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and early-career engineers
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to develop effective engineering solutions
• Attend design, progress, and site meetings as required
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and H&S requirements

About You

• Degree-qualified in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience within the municipal water and wastewater sector
• Strong understanding of civil design for non-infrastructure assets, including:
• Gravity and pressurised systems (buried and above ground)
• Treatment works components such as tanks, chambers, and inlet/outlet systems
• Knowledge of UK standards, H&S legislation, and QA procedures
• Experience producing and checking engineering calculations and reports
• Commercial awareness within a contracting or consulting environment
   

Desirable Experience

• Chartered status (or working towards) with a recognised engineering institution
• Knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic calculations
• Familiarity with structural design of water-retaining structures (advantageous)
• Experience working with NEC contracts
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and construction teams
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior engineers

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Comprehensive training and professional development support
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
• Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase more
• Private medical options & Pension Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme (24/7 support)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts and savings schemes