Civil Engineer – Water company

Waterman Aspen; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their Water and Environment North team. This role involves working on diverse projects, developing your skills, and contributing to wastewater assets design. Essential qualifications include a degree in Civil Engineering and familiarity with industry regulations. The role offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, including a company car or allowance and health insurance.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in the design or construction of wastewater assets.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and construction techniques.
• Familiarity with AMP cycles and water industry frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various projects for clients.
• Contribute to your technical progression.
• Support career development through training provided.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Civil engineering design principles

Knowledge of relevant codes and standards

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Civil 3D

Proficient in MicroDrainage

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Overview

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Civil Engineer will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment North team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice

Experience required

Essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Working toward Chartership (ICE, CIWEM or equivalent) or recently chartered.
• Experience in the design or construction of wastewater assets within a regulated water company environment.
• Familiarity with AMP cycles and water industry infrastructure delivery frameworks.
• Understanding of CDM regulations, construction techniques, and temporary works considerations.
• Solid grounding in civil engineering design principles.
• Good working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g. BS EN, Eurocodes, DMRB, SuDS Manual).
• Proficient in software tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage), and MS Office.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

• Desirable:
• Experience with 3D design and digital delivery (e.g. BIM, Navisworks, ProjectWise).
• Familiarity with sustainable design, carbon reduction strategies, and nature-based solutions.
• Previous involvement in frameworks or alliance delivery models (e.g. D&B contracts with Tier 1 contractors).

What you’ll get

You’ll get this and so much more…

Salary and benefits

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community