Civil Design Engineer

Murray McIntosh; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Professional memberships paid

CPD and training support

Structured chartership support

Job summary

Murray McIntosh is seeking a Civil Engineer to join a growing team in Cardiff or Bristol, supporting major water infrastructure programmes in the UK. You will work on potable water, drainage, SuDS and CSO projects, collaborating with Senior and Principal engineers to deliver a diverse portfolio.

The role offers hybrid working (2/3 days in office), professional development support toward chartership, and a clear path for long-term progression within a collaborative consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, master’s preferred.
• Progress toward ICE/CIWEM chartership or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients and external stakeholders.
• Support project delivery across multiple concurrent assignments.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Water Infrastructure

Potable Water Networks

Drainage Design

3D Design & Modelling

Self-Management

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Written & Verbal Communication

Education

Civil Engineering Master's degree

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Location: Cardiff or Bristol

Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2/3 days in the office)

Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in the UK water sector looking to develop your career on major infrastructure programmes?

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join a growing team in Cardiff or Bristol, supporting the delivery of a multi-billion-pound pipeline of investment projects across AMP8 and beyond. Working alongside experienced Senior and Principal Engineers, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure schemes for UK Water Authorities.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while receiving genuine support towards professional development, chartership, and long-term career progression.

The Role

As a Civil Engineer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including:

• New and replacement potable water mains
• Foul drainage and CSO remediation schemes
• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Conventional surface water drainage design
• Civil engineering design and modelling activities
• Technical assessments, calculations, and reporting
• Coordination with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Supporting project delivery across multiple concurrent assignments

About You

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• At least 3 years' experience within the UK water industry
• Experience in potable water, surface water and/or foul water design or construction
• A Civil Engineering degree, ideally at Master's level
• Progress towards, or a desire to achieve, professional qualification through ICE or CIWEM
• Experience using MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, or similar 3D design and modelling software
• Knowledge of Water Authority approval processes including S104 and S106 agreements
• Experience working with SuDS Approval Bodies
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• A proactive, methodical approach to problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment

What's on Offer?

• Up to £70,000 pa (depending on experience)
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas office closure period
• Additional annual leave entitlement after long service
• Life insurance and life assurance cover
• Healthcare cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme (5% employee / 7% employer)
• Professional membership fees paid
• Structured support towards chartership and professional accreditation
• External training courses and ongoing CPD
• Peer-to-peer technical development sessions
• Regular social and wellbeing activities including sport, charity events, and wellness initiatives

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative consultancy environment where technical excellence, professional development, and employee wellbeing are genuinely valued. If you are looking for your next challenge in the water sector and would like to contribute to some of the UK's most significant AMP8 programmes, we would be pleased to hear from you.

We welcome applications from engineers seeking a long-term career move within a supportive and growing team.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Civil Engineering Design
• Water Infrastructure
• Potable Water Networks
• Drainage Design
• Surface Water Management
• Foul Water Design
• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• CSO Remediation
• MicroDrainage
• InfoDrainage
• 3D Design & Modelling
• Hydraulic Design
• S104 & S106 Approvals
• Project Coordination
• Technical Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Time Management
• Written & Verbal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Self-Management and Initiative