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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 Design Engineer - Water 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

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