Senior Civil Design Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their dynamic design team. This exciting role involves leading civil design projects for the water industry, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, working on both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this opportunity not only supports your professional growth but also values your contributions in a collaborative environment. If you're client-focused and passionate about sustainable engineering, this role is for you.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme and life assurance

Flexible benefits and family-friendly policies

Financial wellbeing support

Employee assistance programmes

Volunteering opportunities

Charity matched giving

Rewards for achieving professional qualifications

Qualifications

• A relevant degree with professional qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in water/wastewater infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design projects for the water industry and mentor junior staff.
• Conduct site visits and produce design drawings and calculations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Team Leadership

Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Design

AutoCAD

Education

Relevant Degree

Professional Qualifications or Equivalent Experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience) + package

Location: Glasgow or Birmingham (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

About the Role:

Our client is seeking Senior Civil Engineers to join their dynamic UK design team. You'll take a lead role in delivering civil design projects for the water industry, working on multidisciplinary teams. Duties include:

1. Leading projects or work packages and mentoring junior staff.
2. Conducting site visits, report writing, and producing design drawings and calculations.
3. Supporting health and safety initiatives and delivering at all project stages, from feasibility to commissioning.

This role supports the expanding water utilities portfolio, including both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and review design concepts, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
2. Supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
3. Support resource and budget management for projects.
4. Prepare feasibility studies, assessment reports, and technical documents.
5. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

What Our Client is Looking For:

Qualifications: A relevant degree, ideally with professional qualifications (or equivalent experience).

Technical Expertise: Strong background in water/wastewater infrastructure design, with familiarity with tools like AutoCAD.

Skills: Excellent communication, organisational, and team leadership skills.

Mindset: Client-focused, self-motivated, and committed to health and safety.

What Our Client Offers:

1. In addition to a competitive salary, our client provides a range of benefits tailored to support and celebrate your success:
2. 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
3. Company car or car allowance.
4. Pension scheme and life assurance.
5. Flexible benefits and family-friendly policies.
6. Financial wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes.
7. Volunteering opportunities and charity matched giving.
8. Rewards for achieving professional qualifications.

Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth: Our client is committed to professional development and continuous improvement. You'll have access to cutting-edge projects and be part of a team making a real difference to communities and the environment.

About Our Client: Our client designs, builds, and maintains the UK's utilities infrastructure, providing sustainable engineering solutions for water, power, and telecommunications sectors. Working with leading providers like Severn Trent, United Utilities, and Scottish Water, they are dedicated to enhancing assets, improving customer experiences, and protecting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of marital status, veteran status, or any other status.