Civil Engineer (water)

Balfour Beatty's Highways; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the design and delivery of water-related infrastructure projects. You will be involved in applying design standards, collaborating with stakeholders, and conducting site assessments. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and have experience in the water sector. This role offers great opportunities for professional growth and involvement in major infrastructure projects.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Smart working with flexibility

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (MICE or MIStructE).
• Experienced and technically competent in concrete, steel and masonry design.
• Proficiency in engineering software and strong collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply British Standards and guidelines in design.
• Collaborate with clients and operational teams.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare reports.

Skills

Strong knowledge of structural calculations for concrete structures

Ability to interpret drawings and models

Hands-on experience in civil engineering design within the water industry

Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Education

BEng or MEng / MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

TEDDS by Tekla

STAAD Pro

Autodesk Robot

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineer (water) - Balfour Beatty (@one Alliance) @one Alliance is a partnership of eight leading companies-Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO-delivering over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme. As we enter AMP8, our most ambitious Asset Management Period, we are preparing to undertake our largest project yet. This is a unique opportunity to drive industry change, set global standards, and foster career growth. We're seeking a Civil Engineer (water) to create and develop value-driven civil designs that achieve our capital investment programme outcomes and deliver value. If you're passionate about innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary.

Responsibilities

• Apply British Standards, Eurocodes, and industry guidelines in the design of concrete, steel, and masonry structures.
• Design, schedule, and specify pipes, including ductile iron, steel, and plastic.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement risk management in designs.
• Support the creation of Engineering Project Plans.
• Collaborate with clients, operational teams, and third parties to maintain strong working relationships.
• Conduct and document site surveys, assessing opportunities, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare topographic survey briefs and evaluate outputs from techniques such as laser scanning and drone surveys.
• Ensure designs meet technical standards, quality plans, and procurement requirements.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to drive efficient project delivery.
• Review and validate design outputs before release for construction.
• Research and implement innovative solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability.

What we are looking for

• BEng or MEng / MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (MICE or MIStructE).
• Strong knowledge of structural calculations for concrete structures, including slabs, beams, and liquid-retaining structures (Eurocodes and industry standards).
• Ability to interpret drawings and models, and create clear design sketches for 3D modelling.
• Hands‑on experience in civil engineering design within the water industry.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as TEDDS by Tekla, STAAD Pro, and Autodesk Robot.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Experienced and technically competent in most, if not all, of the following:
  • Concrete specification (BS 8500‑1) with knowledge of low‑carbon concretes.
  • Steel frame structures (portal frame) and fundamental design principles.
  • Masonry design and detailing.
  • Ground engineering, site investigations, and earthworks specifications.
  • Buried pipework design, including material selection and thrust restraint considerations.
  • Design of drainage systems, including surface water collection and disposal.
  • Site road design for concrete and tarmac surfaces.
  • Surveying experience, including structural and general building assessments.

Why join Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty is a partnership of eight leading companies delivering over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme. It offers limitless career opportunities, an inclusive culture, and the scale and complexity of major infrastructure projects. Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and add social value to the communities within which we work.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

Balfour Beatty is a member of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long‑term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We also commit to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…