Design - Civil Engineer

Avove; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Company car or cash allowance

Company pension

Life assurance

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Volunteering days

Job summary

Avove seeks a Civil Engineer to support delivery across our United Utilities framework, focusing on non-infrastructure design and end-to-end delivery across project lifecycles. Based in Warrington with hybrid working, you will conduct feasibility studies, optioneering, and detailed design for construction, while supporting commissioning and working with multidisciplinary teams.

A relevant degree is required; candidates progressing toward a professional qualification are encouraged; proficiency

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/related engineering or working towards a professional qualification.
• Experience or potential in water/wastewater non-infrastructure design is desirable.
• Proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD or similar software.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to produce clear technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Undertake non-infrastructure design activities within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Review work and provide guidance to junior staff.
• Gather and analyse technical information and report findings clearly.
• Prepare drawings, reports, calculations and other outputs for design delivery.
• Develop designs that meet client requirements and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders and ensure health and safety requirements are embedded.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Working here isn’t just a job. You canadvance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

About the role

Due to continued growth, Avove is seeking to appoint a Civil Engineer to support delivery across our United Utilities framework.

Working predominantly on non‑infrastructure projects, this role will involve end‑to‑end design delivery at all stages of the project lifecycle. Responsibilities will include feasibility studies and optioneering, detailed design for construction, and support through commissioning.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure solutions are technically robust, efficient, and aligned with client and regulatory requirements.

Location: Warrington (Avove offers flexible hybrid working, with a combination of office and remote working)

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake non‑infrastructure design activities with minimal supervision as part of multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Review and check the work of others, providing technical guidance and supervision to junior or less experienced staff.
• Obtain, interpret and analyse technical information, reporting findings clearly and accurately.
• Prepare and present engineering solutions through drawings, reports, calculations and other technical outputs.
• Produce engineering drawings and reports, and undertake site surveys as required.
• Develop designs that meet client requirements and comply with relevant standards, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and cost‑effective.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of health, safety and welfare legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations, and ensure these principles are embedded within designs.

Skills & Experience Required

• A relevant degree qualification; candidates working towards a professional qualification are preferred. Applicants with equivalent experience who do not fully meet the academic criteria are also encouraged to apply.
• A strong technical background in the design of water and/or wastewater non‑infrastructure works is desirable, although candidates from related engineering disciplines will be considered.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office and a working knowledge of engineering software such as AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well‑structured technical reports.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively within project deadlines.

Please note that candidates with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply.

What’s in it for you…

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company car or cash allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About us:

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, and Scottish Power Energy Networks.

We are an equal opportunities employer:

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.