Civil Design Engineer

Browne Construction; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Enisca Browne, part of Browne Group, is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to lead civil design across water and wastewater projects. You will coordinate external consultants and ensure designs meet buildability, regulatory standards, and client requirements.

Responsibilities include feasibility assessments, technical documentation, design risk reviews, and supporting construction phases, with collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit; BIM workflows.
• 5+ years civil design experience in water/wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil design scope across multiple projects and coordinate design workstreams.
• Review and develop civil design packages, ensuring buildability and standards.
• Liaise with clients and external consultants to deliver integrated designs with ME&P disciplines.
• Support feasibility studies, technical documentation, design risk reviews, and construction phases.

Skills

Leadership & coordination

Client liaison

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

BIM workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

BIM processes

Job description

Are you a skilled civil engineer with a passion for designing sustainable infrastructure? We're looking for a Civil Design Engineer to join our team and deliver innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment projects. Working as a key member of our Design Team, you will take responsibility for coordinating, reviewing, and developing civil design packages, ensuring every solution meets project requirements, buildability expectations, and regulatory standards.

In this role, you'll lead the civil design scope across multiple projects, managing external consultants, liaising directly with clients, and ensuring designs integrate smoothly with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering disciplines. From feasibility assessments and technical documentation to design risk reviews and supporting construction phases, you'll help deliver efficient, safe, and cost-effective solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle.

We're looking forward to expanding our team to Glasgow. Please note that the role requires for you to be in the office or on site at least 3 days a week.

About Enisca Browne

Enisca Browne is part of Browne Group, a leading contractor in the UK water and civil engineering sectors. Together we deliver essential infrastructure that supports clean water, safe drainage and reliable services for communities.

Enisca Browne focuses on the systems that keep water and wastewater treatment sites running at their best. We work on power, process equipment, control systems and the civil structures that support them.

As the Group's mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation specialist, we manage everything from control panel manufacturing to full system integration and commissioning. Our teams bring deep technical knowledge and a collaborative approach to solving real-world challenges.

We offer opportunities for people with a range of skills and backgrounds, from hands-on engineering to project support and technical delivery. Everyone plays a part in helping us deliver safe, smart and sustainable solutions.

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking someone who brings technical depth, design leadership, and a collaborative mindset. You'll thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and enjoy influencing the development of sustainable, practical, and innovative designs.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong leadership and coordination skills, with experience overseeing external consultants and collaborating effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-focused, analytical, and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities and the organisation to manage multiple design workstreams.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Experience

• 5+ years' civil design engineering experience, ideally within water or wastewater, including managing and reviewing external design consultants.
• Proven ability to develop civil works packages (earthworks, foundations, structures, drainage) with an understanding of construction methods, buildability, and relevant engineering standards.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, with proficiency in civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit) and understanding of BIM processes and collaborative design workflows.

If you're passionate about designing infrastructure that has real-world impact—and want to work in a team where your expertise helps deliver safe, sustainable, future-ready solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country