Civil Engineer

Our client a well known utilties/engineering provider, specialising within the Water Industry are actively looking to hire a number of Civil Design Engineer both at a Senior and Mid-Level. 

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer
Location: Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol, London, Manchester
Rates: Competitive - Inside IR35 - (Possible Outside IR35 for Mcr)
Duration: 6 Months with view to extend.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the civil engineering discipline throughout all stages of the project design lifecycle, ensuring technical excellence and robust delivery
• Provide authoritative guidance on departmental design guides, engineering standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes and regulations
• Prepare and review complex civil engineering calculations, models, drawings, and technical reports, ensuring compliance with project budgets, schedules, and quality systems
• Champion continuous improvement by supporting colleagues, sharing best practice, and contributing to the development of engineering processes and tools
• Coordinate effectively with internal multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions on complex projects
• Produce and oversee a wide range of advanced civil engineering deliverables across major or multi-project programmes
• Develop informed recommendations on materials selection, construction methodologies, and design optimisation
• Define and manage specifications for data collection, analysis, and management to support engineering activities
• Act as a technical specialist, providing expert advice, guidance, and problem-solving support to project teams
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Ensure full compliance with all health and safety responsibilities applicable to Designers under relevant legislation and company procedure

Skills & Experience Required:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE) or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant experience within the water or wastewater sector, or a comparable engineering environment
• Strong working knowledge of relevant industry standards, CDM regulations, procurement processes, and document control systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A high level of digital competency, with a proactive and adaptable approach to delivering high-quality engineering solutions
• Demonstrable leadership and mentoring experience within a multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Proven experience in the design and checking of non-infrastructure water and wastewater treatment works, including detailed design
• Experience working within design-and-build project environments
• The ability to lead and manage teams of civil engineers while collaborating effectively with structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, and other specialist disciplines to deliver coordinated engineering outputs