Civil Design Engineer

United Living Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in the water industry is seeking a Civil Design Engineer in Portsmouth. Join our dynamic team to lead projects focused on water management, utilizing your technical expertise and innovative thinking to shape effective solutions. This opportunity allows you to significantly impact water resource management and environmental safety.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles and water resources management.
• Previous water industry experience is essential.
• Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure water infrastructure projects are designed to be safe, sustainable, and efficient.
• Contribute to improving the management of water resources.
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

EPANET

MIKE21

Job description

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AFECO is an engineering services provider, delivering high quality process and MEICA design and installation projects predominantly across the South of England for the water industry. We have an excellent inhouse engineering team capable of delivering all stages of the project cycle, from concept through to commissioning, with a strong focus on cleantech product development, innovation, and robust, appropriate solutions.

We work within the UK water sector where we deliver innovation, optimisation, and robust engineering solutions. We have a portfolio of varied projects, both wastewater and clean water, across the Southern Water region and are seeing rapid expansion into other water companies due to the success of our own products and solutions so it is an exciting time to join our business.

In 2024, we were acquired by United Living Group, a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. This partnership enables us to better provide unique solutions for the water sector and help our clients navigate increasing pressure on their operations.

We are a lively and friendly organisation with a main office based in Havant, Hampshire.

Job Description

As a Civil Design Engineer in the water industry, you would be responsible for ensuring that water infrastructure projects are designed to be safe, sustainable, and efficient. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, innovative thinking, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. You would contribute to improving the management of water resources, ensuring safe drinking water, and preventing environmental hazards like flooding and contamination.

In joining the newly established Design Hub will give you the chance to contribute significantly to shaping a world-class design team, particularly in the water industry. This is a pivotal role, and your contributions could leave a lasting impact on AFECO and the industry at large, especially in a sector as vital and evolving as water management. If you're excited by the prospect of building something from the ground up and shaping the future of water design, this opportunity seems like a perfect fit!

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, water resources management, hydraulics, and structural design.
• Previous Water industry experience is essential.
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in design and modelling software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modelling tools like HEC-RAS, EPANET, or MIKE21.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address complex engineering challenges in dynamic and evolving environments.
• Project Management: Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.