Senior Civil Engineer

ACS Staffing Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major utilities provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to design and deliver water and wastewater network projects. This hybrid role involves leading design developments, managing project risks, and overseeing contractors. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in utilities, and a commitment to safety. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Salary: £55,000 ‑ £65,000

26 days holidays, rising to 30 with service

12% pension match

Annual medical assessments

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive benefits hub

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered status (or working towards it) with a recognised professional body.
• Experience in utilities or process industries (water, wastewater, oil & gas).
• Good grasp of project delivery, design principles, and construction health & safety.
• Understanding of industrial processes within engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review design development for multiple projects.
• Manage and mitigate project risks for effective delivery.
• Oversee contractors and implement detailed design changes.
• Support project teams during commissioning and asset handover.
• Conduct design reviews for safe and compliant solutions.
• Act as key contact for CDM Designer responsibilities.

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Reading (Hybrid)

Salary up to £65k plus benefits

We're looking for a talented Senior Civil Engineer to help shape the future of water and wastewater treatment across the Thames Valley and Home Counties. This is your chance to join a major utilities provider during an exciting period of investment and transformation — delivering essential infrastructure that keeps communities running and protects the environment for generations to come.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design and delivery of complex water and wastewater network projects — from concept to construction.

• Leading and reviewing the design development of multiple infrastructure projects.
• Managing and mitigating project risks to ensure robust, cost‑effective delivery.
• Overseeing contractors and ensuring detailed design changes are properly implemented.
• Supporting project teams through commissioning and asset handover.
• Conducting design reviews to ensure safe, practical, and compliant solutions.
• Acting as a key contact for CDM Designer or Principal Designer responsibilities during early design stages.

This is a hybrid role, with around 2-3 days a week on-site (typically in the Reading area).

What we're looking for

• A degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered status (or are working towards it) with a recognised professional body.
• Experience working with utilities or process industries such as water, wastewater, or oil & gas pipelines.
• A good grasp of project delivery, design principles, and construction health & safety.
• An understanding of industrial processes within your engineering discipline.
• A full driving licence and access to a car would be helpful, but it's not a deal‑breaker — we're open to applicants who can manage travel in other ways.

What's in it for you

You'll be joining a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation that values its people and invests in their development.

• Salary: £55,000‑£65,000 (depending on experience).
• Holidays: 26 days per year, rising to 30 with service (plus bank holidays).
• Pension: Defined contribution plan with up to 12% company match.
• Health: Annual personal medical assessments.
• Performance‑related bonus linked to company performance.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits hub offering discounts, wellbeing support, and more.

If you're an experienced civil engineer looking to work on meaningful infrastructure that really makes a difference — this could be the role for you.