Civil Design Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Brighton is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer. This role involves designing large-diameter pipelines, producing technical drawings, and liaising with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should hold a civil engineering degree and have 8–12 years of relevant experience. The position offers between £450-£500 per day with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Chartered and/or hold a civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Previous experience designing pipelines for Water clients.
• 8-12 years experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil designs for large-diameter pipelines.
• Produce and review construction-ready drawings and 3D models.
• Interpret topographical surveys and utility data.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare technical specifications and design risk assessments.

Skills

Pipeline Design

Hydraulic Performance Analysis

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BIM Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Civil Design Engineer — Brighton — Utilities - Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Route & Hydraulic Design: Develop detailed civil designs for large-diameter pipelines from the reservoir to distribution networks, ensuring efficient routing, gradient calculations, and hydraulic performance to meet project specs and regulatory standards.
• Technical Drawings & BIM Coordination: Produce and review construction-ready drawings, 3D models, and cross-sections using AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar, and collaborate with BIM teams to ensure clash-free, coordinated designs.
• Ground Condition & Survey Analysis: Interpret topographical surveys, geotechnical reports, and utility data to inform design choices, minimise risk, and support trenching, tunnelling, and directional drilling strategies.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Interface: Liaise with internal teams, clients, landowners, and regulatory bodies to ensure all designs meet planning, environmental, and health & safety requirements from concept to IFC.
• Specs, Standards & Sustainability: Prepare technical specifications, design risk assessments, and ensure compliance with DWI, WRc, and local water authority standards, embedding resilience and sustainability into all design outcomes.

Requirements

• Successful candidate must be chartered and/or hold a civil engineering degree or equivalent
• Must have previous experience designing pipelines for Water clients
• Must have 8-12 years experience in a similar role

Benefits

£450-£500 per day + 2 days working from home a week