Civil Engineer

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support non-infrastructure water projects. You'll develop high-quality civil engineering designs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure project delivery within prescribed budgets and timelines. Essential qualifications include a BEng/MEng/MSc in Civil Engineering, proficiency in relevant design software, and strong experience in wastewater asset projects. The role offers a competitive rate of up to £530 per day and a 12-month rolling contract with hybrid working.

Benefits

Mileage and lodging reimbursed

£25 per night subsistence allowance

Exposure to complex water projects

Qualifications

• Strong experience in civil and structural design for water and/or wastewater assets.
• Proven ability to carry out reinforced concrete design using British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Experience designing structures within operational treatment works or storage sites.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil designs, calculations, specifications, and design schedules.
• Design concrete and civil structures within water treatment works.
• Liaise with operations, construction teams, and suppliers during the design process.

Skills

Producing civil and structural designs

Interpreting ground investigation reports

Proficiency with design software (e.g. AutoCAD)

Strong written communication skills

Collaboration with diverse stakeholders

Education

BEng or MEng / MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

STAAD Pro

Revit

Job description

Civil Engineer - Water Non-Infrastructure (Clean & Waste Water)

Contract: 12-month rolling contract (Inside IR35)
Rate: £500 - £530 per day DOE
Location: Peterborough - site attendance 2 days bi-weekly
Expenses: Mileage and lodging reimbursed + £25 per night allowance

We're recruiting an experienced Civil Engineer to support the delivery of Water Non-Infrastructure (WNI) projects across clean water and wastewater assets. This long-term contract sits within a major AMP8 capital delivery programme, focused on value-driven, safe and sustainable design within operational water treatment and storage sites.

You’ll work under the direction of a Technical Manager, contributing to the design and delivery of non-infrastructure civil and structural solutions that support potable and wastewater operations.

The Role

You’ll develop and deliver high-quality civil engineering designs from feasibility through to construction, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and site stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing civil designs, calculations, specifications and design schedules for water-sector non-infrastructure assets
• Designing concrete and civil structures within water treatment works and storage sites
• Specifying associated pipework within sites, including ductile iron, steel and plastic systems
• Working within multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver solutions on time, within budget and to required standards
• Liaising with operations, construction teams and suppliers throughout the design process
• Driving health and safety excellence in design, eliminating hazards and reducing risk in line with CDM requirements
• Progressing projects from feasibility through detailed design to construction support
• Undertaking site visits to assess existing assets, and gather survey information to inform design solutions
• Interpreting ground investigation data to ensure appropriate and buildable design outcomes
• Supporting the development and use of standardised design products
• Identifying and promoting opportunities aligned with digital delivery, sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement

About You

You’ll be a capable and delivery-focused Civil Engineer with experience working on non-infrastructure assets within the water industry.

You’ll need:

• BEng or MEng / MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Strong experience producing civil and structural designs for water and/or wastewater assets
• Proven ability to carry out reinforced concrete design using British Standards and Eurocodes
• Experience designing structures within operational treatment works or storage sites
• Confidence interpreting ground investigation reports and survey data
• Proficiency with relevant design software (e.g. TEDDS, STAAD Pro, Robot, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit)
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation
• Confidence collaborating with a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable:

• Working towards Chartered Engineer status
• Experience supporting standard product development or repeatable design solutions
• Strong interest in digital engineering, sustainability and innovation

What's on Offer

• Up to £530 per day DOE (Inside IR35)
• 12-month rolling contract with long-term AMP8 workload
• Hybrid working with Peterborough attendance 2 days bi-weekly
• Mileage and lodging reimbursed
• £25 per night subsistence allowance
• Exposure to complex clean water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects

Interested? Apply now to secure a long-term contract role delivering high-value non-infrastructure civil engineering solutions across clean and wastewater programmes.