Civil Structural Engineers - Water

First Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group are partnering with leading UK water sector organisations to identify Civil and Structural Engineers for contract roles across the UK. You will support design, assessment and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure, from feasibility through to construction support and asset upgrades.

The roles require working within multidisciplinary teams, engaging with clients and supply chain partners, and ensuring compliance with UK design standards.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil or Structural Engineer.
• Experience within the UK water or wastewater sector.
• Knowledge of water treatment, wastewater treatment, pipelines or related infrastructure.
• Experience delivering projects through feasibility, outline or detailed design stages.
• Familiarity with UK design standards and best practice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Chartered status or working towards professional registration is advantageous.
• Ability to work within fast-paced project environments and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Civil and structural design of water and wastewater assets.
• Development of engineering calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Production and review of design drawings and models.
• Site visits, surveys and technical assessments.
• Design risk assessments and compliance with CDM requirements.
• Supporting multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
• Liaison with clients, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Providing construction-phase technical support and resolving engineering challenges.
• Ensuring designs are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with industry standards.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project delivery

UK water sector experience

Education

Degree-qualified Civil or Structural Engineer

Chartered status advantageous

Job description

Shape the Future of UK Water Infrastructure.

Are you a Civil or Structural Engineer with experience in the UK water sector? We're working with leading engineering and infrastructure organisations across the UK, supporting the delivery of major water and wastewater projects. With significant investment planned across the industry, we're keen to speak with experienced contract professionals looking for their next opportunity.

Our Clients have requirements for Civil & Structural Engineers, who will be required to work on a contract basis across multiple locations throughout the UK.

Role Purpose:

• Working as part of multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will support the design, assessment and delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Opportunities are available across a range of project stages, from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design, construction support and asset upgrades.


• Deliver engineering solutions for water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects


• Support the successful delivery of major AMP programmes and capital investment schemes


• Provide civil and structural design expertise across a range of complex projects


• Work collaboratively with design, construction and client teams


• Contribute to the UK's future water resilience and environmental targets

Typical Responsibilities:

• Civil and structural design of water and wastewater assets


• Development of engineering calculations, specifications and technical reports


• Production and review of design drawings and models


• Site visits, surveys and technical assessments


• Design risk assessments and compliance with CDM requirements


• Supporting multidisciplinary project delivery teams


• Liaison with clients, contractors and supply chain partners


• Providing construction-phase technical support and resolving engineering challenges


• Ensuring designs are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with industry standards

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Degree-qualified Civil or Structural Engineer


• Experience within the UK water or wastewater sector


• Knowledge of water treatment, wastewater treatment, pipelines, pumping stations or associated infrastructure


• Experience delivering projects through feasibility, outline or detailed design stages


• Familiarity with UK design standards and engineering best practice


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams


• Chartered status or working towards professional registration is advantageous


• Ability to work within fast-paced project environments and manage competing priorities

Why Apply?

• Contract opportunities available across the UK


• Work on major infrastructure and water sector programmes


• Flexible contract assignments with leading engineering consultancies and contractors


• Opportunities ranging from Design Engineer through to Senior and Principal level


• Exposure to nationally significant projects and long-term investment programmes


• Competitive contract rates available

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Civil and Structural Engineers looking for n