Senior Civil Engineer

GHD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Structured career development

Chartership support

Job summary

GHD in Manchester is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design and delivery of water and wastewater projects within AMP8 programmes. The role blends office and site collaboration in a hybrid setup, driving sustainable infrastructure and resilient networks for UK utilities.

You'll mentor junior engineers, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and deliver concept through to construction support, ensuring quality, budget and schedule alignment across major water sector schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years of civil engineering experience, ideally in UK water sector.
• Experience delivering civil designs for infrastructure projects including water and wastewater assets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering design activities across water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare and review calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Support development from concept through detailed design.
• Undertake hydraulic and civil infrastructure design for treatment and network assets.
• Coordinate inputs across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support delivery to meet programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Assist with construction support and technical queries.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers.
• Build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water/Wastewater Design

Leadership & Mentoring

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer

Manchester | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home) | Water Sector

Shape the future of UK water infrastructure with GHD The UK water sector is entering one of the most significant investment periods in decades. As AMP8 delivery gathers pace, we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join GHD's growing Water team, based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions across water and wastewater projects. You'll play a key role in the planning, design and delivery of major investment programmes, working alongside multidisciplinary teams and supporting some of the UK's leading water utility clients.

Job Description

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll contribute to projects from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. You'll help deliver innovative engineering solutions that improve critical water and wastewater infrastructure for communities across the UK.

You’ll be involved in a wide range of projects, including:

• Water treatment works
• Wastewater treatment facilities
• Pumping stations
• Pipeline and network infrastructure
• Stormwater management solutions
• Water storage and distribution assets
• Asset refurbishment and upgrade programmes
• Nature-based and sustainable infrastructure solutions

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you’ll collaborate closely with process, mechanical, electrical, structural and environmental specialists to deliver integrated and buildable solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver civil engineering design activities across a range of water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Support the development of concept, outline and detailed design solutions.
• Undertake hydraulic and civil infrastructure design associated with treatment and network assets.
• Coordinate design inputs across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support project delivery to achieve programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Assist with construction support activities, including design reviews and technical queries.
• Mentor and support the development of graduate and junior engineers.
• Build and maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to technical excellence initiatives and continuous improvement.

About You

We’re looking for someone with approximately 5+ years of civil engineering experience, ideally gained within the UK water sector or a related infrastructure environment.

You’ll bring:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering civil engineering designs for infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater assets and associated design standards.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, reports, specifications and technical documentation.
• Understanding of drainage, pipelines, pumping stations and treatment infrastructure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery.
• A passion for developing junior team members and sharing knowledge.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.
• Experience working within UK water sector frameworks.
• Knowledge of relevant UK design standards, including Eurocodes and water industry specifications.
• Experience supporting project delivery through design and construction phases.

Why GHD?

At GHD, you will join a global team of passionate professionals committed to creating sustainable outcomes for clients and communities.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant water infrastructure programmes while developing your career within a supportive, collaborative and technically excellent environment.

We offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working options.
• Structured career development and chartership support.
• Access to industry-leading technical specialists.
• Opportunities to work on major AMP8 and long-term water sector programmes.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.