Design Engineer

Abatec Recruitment; West of England; Sur place; GBP 54 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Car allowance

5% employer contribution

Life insurance 4x salary

Private healthcare

Résumé du poste

Abatec Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer for a leading regional civil engineering contractor in the West of England region, focusing on clean water design for a major Bristol Water framework.

The role supports a long-term programme as internal design capability grows, shaping internal standards and processes while working alongside project managers and site teams.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering background with experience in clean water, utilities, or infrastructure design.
• Experience producing engineering drawings and calculations.

Responsabilités

• Produce and review designs for clean water infrastructure projects.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with UK water standards, DWI, and CDM regulations.
• Support construction teams with technical queries and design changes.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure deliverable designs.

Connaissances

Civil Engineering

Hydraulics knowledge

Design coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Outils

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Description du poste

A leading regional civil engineering contractor is expanding its in-house clean water design capability and is seeking a Design Engineer on a permanently employed basis to support a long-term programme on the Bristol Water Framework.

This is a strategic, long-term appointment as the business transitions from outsourcing the majority of design to building a strong internal technical function. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping internal design capability and will be part of a significant growth phase within the organisation.

As Design Engineer you will:

• Produce and review designs for clean water infrastructure projects, including:
  • Water mains and pipeline networks
  • Pumping stations and booster stations
  • Service reservoirs and storage tanks
  • Treatment works upgrades and process infrastructure
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, calculations and technical reports
• Ensure designs comply with UK water industry standards, DWI requirements, and CDM regulations
• Support construction teams with technical queries, buildability reviews, and design changes during delivery
• Liaise with project managers, site engineers, and stakeholders to ensure designs are practical and deliverable
• Contribute to internal technical standards, templates, and design processes as the in-house function develops

About You

• Civil Engineering background with experience in clean water, utilities, or wider infrastructure design
• Proficient in producing engineering drawings and calculations (AutoCAD / Civil 3D / MicroStation or similar)
• Knowledge of water industry standards, hydraulic principles, and pipeline design
• Comfortable working in a contractor-led environment and supporting live construction projects
• Proactive, collaborative, and keen to be part of a growing technical function rather than a siloed consultancy role

Salary & Benefits include:

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 p/a
• Car allowance
• Ongoing, long-term workload on a major water framework
• 5% employer contribution
• 4 x salary life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing professional development, training, and clear career progression pathways