Senior / Associate Civil Engineer – Water (Non-Infrastructure)

Anne Corder Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior or Associate Civil Engineer to influence water/wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have 6–15 years of UK water-sector experience and a strong background in non-infrastructure civils. This role offers the chance to lead delivery, shape projects, and mentor other engineers. With competitive salaries and benefits like a bonus scheme and private medical insurance, this position offers significant career progression opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life assurance

Pension

Hybrid working

Funded professional memberships

Clear progression to Principal / Technical Director

Qualifications

• Experienced in UK water sector with 6-15 years of experience.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Strong background in non-infrastructure civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design for WwTW, WTP, and non-infrastructure schemes.
• Provide technical governance and QA.
• Mentor and develop engineers.

Skills

Chartered or working towards (ICE / IStructE / CIWEM)

6–15 years’ UK water-sector experience

Strong background in non-infrastructure civils

Confidence to lead, challenge and improve design delivery

Job description

Are you a Senior or Associate Civil Engineer who wants real influence on water / wastewater projects — without big-consultancy politics?

Senior / Associate Civil Engineer – Water (Non-Infrastructure)

Location : 100% Remote from home or Hybrid in London or Birmingham

Salary : Senior £45k–£65k | Associate £60k–£81k + benefits

A fast-growing water consultancy is making a strategic hire. They want an experienced Senior Civil Engineer ready to step up, or an established Associate who wants more autonomy, quicker progression, and direct access to decision-makers.

If you’re tired of bureaucracy, boxed-in scopes or slow promotions — this is a chance to lead delivery, shape projects, and take technical ownership.

What you’ll lead

• Civil design for WwTW, WTP and non-infrastructure schemes
• Technical governance, QA and sign-off (Associate level)
• Mentoring and developing engineers across the team
• Multi-discipline coordination with MEICA, structural and process teams
• Feasibility, outline / detailed design and construction support
• Client meetings, workshops and influencing project direction
• Input into bids, proposals and wider business planning

What you’ll bring

• Chartered or working towards (ICE / IStructE / CIWEM)
• 6–15 years’ UK water-sector experience
• Strong background in non-infrastructure civils
• Confidence to lead, challenge and improve design delivery

What’s on offer

• Competite salary for Senior : £45k–£60k and Associate : £60k–£80k
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical & life assurance
• Pension
• Hybrid working
• Funded professional memberships
• Clear progression to Principal / Technical Director

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