Senior Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established water sector company as a Senior Civil Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in managing quality and technical delivery across essential clean water projects. This position involves overseeing a team of Civil Engineers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and working closely with project managers to navigate risks and costs. If you are passionate about infrastructure and have a strong engineering background, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water sector or similar regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage Civil Engineers and oversee technical delivery.
• Conduct audits and ensure quality on site.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Education

HND, HNC, or Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartership

Tools

CDM 2015

NEC

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

We're partnering exclusively with a well-established water sector company to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer on a contract basis. This is a key addition to the civils team, with direct responsibility for managing quality and technical delivery across clean water projects.

You’ll be working on a regional capital programme covering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure upgrades, including WTW refurb, boosters, mains, and site civils.

What you’ll be responsible for:

1. Line management of Civil Engineers (feedback sessions, appraisals, technical sign-off, workload planning)
2. QA and technical review of scopes, drawings, and job packs
3. Supporting capital delivery through technical input and documentation
4. Leading on CDM, site information, and design documentation
5. Liaising with internal stakeholders and third parties to support project approvals
6. Attending site to conduct audits, support contractors, and ensure quality
7. Working closely with PMs on programme, risk, and cost implications

What you’ll need:

1. HND, HNC, or Degree in Civil Engineering
2. Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or similar)
3. Background in the water sector or similar regulated industry
4. Strong understanding of infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets
5. Working knowledge of CDM 2015 and NEC
6. Confident communicator with sound engineering judgement
7. Experience in managing and mentoring junior engineers