Design Engineer – (Civils – Water)

GirlingJones; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Civil Engineer to deliver high-quality design services for water projects. This role includes creating efficient and safe designs, preparing key technical outputs, and collaborating with teams. The ideal candidate has an HND in engineering and strong understanding of water treatment principles. Offering a competitive salary and hybrid working options, this position supports personal development and promotes a positive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working where appropriate

Car or car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts and savings portal

Additional wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Understanding of treatment principles in water and wastewater.
• Ability to develop economical layout solutions.
• Ability to present technical proposals clearly.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering design layouts that are efficient and safe.
• Prepare design documents and technical outputs.
• Ensure designs coordinate with all relevant disciplines.

Skills

Understanding of water and wastewater treatment principles

Ability to rationalise designs

Strong organisational skills

Good computer literacy

Education

Minimum HND in an engineering discipline

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

Civil Engineer Location: Bristol or Exeter
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive

About the Role

A growing engineering design team is seeking a Civil Engineer to deliver high quality design services for a range of engineering and turnkey water projects. This role involves producing coordinated, safe and cost-effective designs while supporting the continuous improvement of internal design processes. Hybrid working is available.

You will report to the Principal Civil Engineer and work closely with internal and external disciplines to ensure well integrated project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering design layouts that are efficient, safe and compliant.
• Prepare design documents, drawings and technical outputs.
• Ensure designs are coordinated with all relevant disciplines.
• Contribute technical input and estimates to support bid and proposal activity.
• Follow established procedures and assist with updating and improving them.
• Support the development of design processes and departmental workflow.
• Ensure all designs consider health and safety requirements.
• Incorporate environmental considerations into all design stages.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Work collaboratively to support a positive customer focused culture.

About You

• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment principles.
• Minimum HND in an engineering discipline. A relevant degree is preferred.
• Ability to rationalise designs and develop economical layout solutions.
• Ability to present technical proposals clearly and confidently.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle varied data inputs.
• Good computer literacy.

The Company

This organisation delivers integrated design and build services across the UK water sector. It employs more than one thousand staff across multiple regional centres, supporting long term framework agreements, joint ventures and alliance projects. The company places strong emphasis on professional development, diversity, wellbeing and an inclusive working culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working where appropriate
• Car or car allowance where required by the role
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional days
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts and savings portal
• Additional wellbeing and family friendly benefits