Design Engineer, Clean Water Infrastructure & Growth

Abatec Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Life insurance 4x

Job summary

Abatec Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor in Bristol. You will design, review, and deliver clean water infrastructure projects as part of a growing in-house team on a long-term water framework.

The role requires a Civil Engineering background, proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D/MicroStation, and knowledge of water industry standards and hydraulic design. A contractor-led environment and active collaboration with construction teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and treatment works upgrades.
• 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.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Abatec Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor in Bristol. You will design, review, and deliver clean water infrastructure projects as part of a growing in-house team on a long-term water framework.

The role requires a Civil Engineering background, proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D/MicroStation, and knowledge of water industry standards and hydraulic design. A contractor-led environment and active collaboration with construction teams are essential.