Civil/Senior/Principal Design Engineer

Rullion; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to produce high-quality designs across the regulated water industry. The role involves delivering safe and compliant designs, working with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring CAD technicians. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years' relevant experience in the water sector and be working towards Chartered Engineer status. This position offers a hybrid work model and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years' relevant design experience within the regulated water industry.
• Experience in producing designs for water sector projects.
• Registered with a professional body working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Deliver designs in accordance with technical and water company standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Hydraulic Calculations

IT Skills

Mentoring CAD Technicians

Education

HND or equivalent in Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Civil Design Engineer/Senior Civil Design Engineer/ Principal Civil Design Engineer - Water

Location: North West/Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent Or Contract (Outside IR35) - Full Time

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer - Water to produce high-quality civil engineering design deliverables across the regulated water industry. You will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient designs, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of CAD technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and design risk assessments
• Deliver designs in accordance with relevant technical, professional, and water company standards
• Carry out hydraulic calculations and prepare hydraulic profiles
• Direct, mentor, and develop CAD technicians
• Ensure all design changes are fully implemented, recorded, and controlled
• Work in line with formal design processes and procedures
• Assist with estimating design hours and input into project planning
• Attend and present at design meetings and project presentations

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years' relevant design experience within the regulated water industry
• Experience producing designs for water sector projects
• Background as a Graduate Engineer, HND-qualified, or significant experience gained from technician level
• Strong IT skills
• Registered with a professional body and working towards Chartered Engineer status

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Experience in carrying out hydraulic calculations and preparing hydraulic profiles
• Experience in both clean water and wastewater projects
• Experience in infrastructure and non-infrastructure design
• Involvement in both outline and detailed design stages
• Awareness of construction methods and materials
• Strong knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Apply now to join a team delivering essential water infrastructure projects

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