Civil Senior Design Engineer

Galliford Try; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their Engineering Design Team. This role involves overseeing design tasks in the water and wastewater sector, providing mentorship to junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The position offers career development opportunities and is suitable for individuals with strong leadership and technical skills.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement with purchase option

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Professional membership support

Private medical options

Qualifications

• Experience in Municipal Water and Wastewater industries.
• Chartered Member of a recognized professional Engineering body preferred.
• Ability to produce and review calculations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality design in compliance with company processes.
• Provide direction and contribute to engineering governance.
• Mentor and develop early-career engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Hydraulics

Report writing

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Civil Senior Design Engineer - Environment

Location: Solihull / Grangemouth (Scotland) / Nottingham (Annesley) / Warrington / Bristol
Other locations may be considered

What you will be doing:

As Senior Design Engineer, you will be an important member of the Engineering Design Team, working with Principal Engineers, Design Team, Design Managers, and Design Leads to deliver high-quality design in compliance with GT processes, BMS, and H&S Regulations. This technical role involves direct project engagement, requiring competency in water and wastewater industry design delivery. The Senior Design Engineer may also have line management responsibilities for discipline-specific and cross-discipline design engineers.

You will provide direction, contribute to engineering governance, ensure design integration across disciplines, support procurement activities, and assist site activities. Additionally, you will support the Discipline Manager and Principal Engineers in mentoring and developing early-career engineers.

About You:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of + years in Municipal Water and Wastewater industries, working with clients such as Severn Trent, Scottish Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Thames Water, Southern Water.
• Chartered Member of a recognized professional Engineering body preferred.
• Experience in contracting/consulting environment with commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of civil design for water and wastewater systems, inlet works, effluents, tanks, chambers within WTW and WWTW.
• Understanding of current H&S legislation and British Standards, with experience applying them in designs.
• Ability to produce and review calculations and reports supporting designs.

Ideally you will have:

• Understanding of hydraulics and hydraulic calculations.
• Knowledge of structural design of water retaining structures (not essential).
• Experience liaising with clients on technical matters, attending design, progress, and site meetings.
• Awareness of NEC contracts.
• Proficiency with the company's Integrated Management System, including H&S and Environmental regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and report writing ability.
• Leadership and teamwork skills, with ability to mentor junior engineers.

What We Can Offer in Return:

Opportunity to work on high-profile UK projects with a leading contractor, offering stability, career growth, and professional development. We prioritize employee wellbeing through our ‘Be Well’ programme, extensive training, and flexible working practices.

Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement with purchase option.
• Corporate discounts, Cycle to Work, Share schemes, private medical options, and professional membership support.

About us:

We aim to improve lives through infrastructure, fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace, and sustainable practices. We value integrity, collaboration, and excellence in service delivery.

Additional Information:

We welcome flexible working requests and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities. Please inform us of any requirements to support your application process.