Senior Civil Design Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to work on innovative wastewater treatment projects. This role involves leading design efforts, ensuring quality and efficiency, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and excellent benefits, including a market-leading pension and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Market-leading pension

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

2 volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards professional status (ICE, CIWEM, etc.).
• Experience in complex civil engineering projects, ideally in water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Familiarity with industry design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Deliver designs that meet quality, cost, and time objectives.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Communication

Team-oriented approach

Proactive

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Civil design software

Job description

Senior Civil Design Engineer - Wastewater Treatment

East Midlands

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Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you a passionate Civil Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work on industry-leading infrastructure projects that make a real impact on communities and the environment?

We’re partnering with an award-winning, innovative organisation at the forefront of tackling the UK’s water and wastewater challenges. With over 5,000 ambitious projects underway, they’re delivering critical solutions that address flooding, water quality, and sustainable infrastructure needs.

As part of their in-house Capital Design team, you’ll help drive forward major investment plans (AMP8), working alongside over 300 dedicated professionals who care deeply about doing the right thing - for customers, the environment, and each other.

The Opportunity:

As a

Senior Civil Design Engineer

, you’ll play a central role in developing civil engineering designs from concept to completion. You’ll support the delivery of essential treatment and infrastructure projects and have the chance to shape innovative, sustainable solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead civil engineering design for water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.

Deliver designs that meet quality, cost, and time objectives.

Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support collaborative project teams.

Champion innovation and explore forward-thinking engineering solutions.

Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Chartered or working towards professional status (ICE, CIWEM, etc.).

Experience in complex civil engineering projects - ideally in water/wastewater infrastructure.

Familiarity with industry design standards and civil design software.

A proactive, team-oriented approach with excellent communication skills.

Why Apply?

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to shape the future of water. You’ll enjoy:

28 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell days)

Annual bonus scheme

Market-leading pension

Electric vehicle scheme & exclusive retail discounts

Family-friendly policies & 2 volunteering days per year