Civil Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A project delivery partner in Brighton is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to develop civil designs for large-diameter pipelines in water utility projects. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience, a chartered or equivalent engineering degree, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This role offers a salary of £60,000–£70,000 and allows for 2 days of remote work per week.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience designing pipelines for water clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed civil designs for large-diameter pipelines.
• Produce construction-ready drawings and collaborate with BIM teams.
• Interpret topographical surveys and geotechnical reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure design compliance.
• Prepare technical specifications and design risk assessments.

Skills

Pipeline Design

BIM Coordination

Technical Drawing

Geotechnical Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Chartered and/or civil engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Civil Design Engineer – Brighton – Utilities – Hybrid. We are partnering with a cradle-to-grave project delivery partner specialising in planning, commercial and project management. The role supports growth across the team and focuses on civil design for large-diameter pipelines within water utility projects.

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 specifications and regulatory standards.
• Technical Drawings & BIM Coordination: produce and review construction-ready drawings, 3D models, and cross-sections using AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar; 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 and design risk assessments, ensuring compliance with DWI, WRc, and local water authority standards, embedding resilience and sustainability into design outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Chartered and/or civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience designing pipelines for water clients.
• 8-12 years of experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 plus 2 days working from home per week.