Design - Senior Civil Engineer

Avove Utilities; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company car or cash allowance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Family friendly policies

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Volunteering days

Job summary

A leading water engineering firm based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil design elements for various water industry projects. The ideal candidate will deliver projects within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring technical direction and supervision of junior engineers. Responsibilities include producing detailed designs, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in designing water and wastewater non-infrastructure works.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design elements for water industry projects.
• Supervise junior engineers and mentor the project team.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and monitor financials.

Skills

Strong technical background in designing water and wastewater non-infrastructure works

Proficient in MS Office and engineering software such as AutoCAD

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven team leadership

Client-focused service delivery approach

Self-motivated, proactive mindset

Strong focus on Health and Safety

Job description

About the Role

A Senior Civil Engineer will deliver civil design elements for water industry projects within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include leading projects or work packages, providing technical direction and supervision to junior engineers, and contributing to successful delivery from concept through completion. The role is based in Warrington with flexible hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and review design concepts, calculations, detailed designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Supervise junior team members, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and per specifications.
• Mentor project team members, providing ongoing technical input.
• Assist in the preparation, management, and monitoring of project budgets, including resource planning, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Prepare and review feasibility studies, appraisal and assessment reports, and other written technical documents.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Integrated Management System, including Health & Safety, Environmental, and statutory/regulatory requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong technical background in designing water and wastewater non‑infrastructure works; applicants from related disciplines are welcomed.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office and engineering software such as AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational ability and capability to produce clear, concise technical reports.
• Proven team leadership, with a committed approach to meeting project deadlines.
• Client‑focused service delivery approach.
• Self‑motivated, proactive mindset supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong focus on Health and Safety, embedding best practice into all aspects of work.

Benefits

• 25 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 and onsite mental health first aiders
• Volunteering days and charity matched giving

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We are committed to an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive.