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Senior Civil Engineer

Anglian Water Services

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Job summary

A leading water service company is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to spearhead innovative water infrastructure projects. This role involves technical leadership, compliance oversight, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess a Master's in civil engineering and significant experience in the UK water sector, focusing on sustainable practices and design quality.

Qualifications

Significant experience in UK water industry civil design.
Experience in detailed design and build environments.
Proficiency in reinforced concrete and water retaining structures.

Responsibilities

Lead technical projects related to water recycling treatment works.
Check design documentation for compliance with standards.
Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Design

Project Management

Sustainable Design

Technical Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

3D/BIM Models

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Location: Peterborough

Shape the future of water through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable design.

Join the @one Alliance – a unique partnership between eight industry leaders (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO), delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. As we look ahead to AMP8, we are scaling up to deliver projects that protect the environment, support growth, and enhance resilience across the East of England.

We’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Water recycling non-infrastructure team, helping to deliver technically sound, innovative, and sustainable civil designs for critical potable water assets.

Your Purpose

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take the technical lead on a wide range of water projects. You’ll be instrumental in reviewing and checking designs, leading junior engineers, and ensuring our solutions meet current legislation, technical standards, and customer needs.

Working across multi-disciplinary project teams, you’ll drive design quality, champion innovation, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

What You’ll Be Doing

Provide technical leadership on projects involving water recycling treatment works and associated infrastructure.
Oversee civil engineering outputs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, statutory regulations, and Anglian Water specifications.
Check and review design documentation including calculations, drawings, and 3D models.
Manage design risks and ensure health and safety is embedded throughout the design lifecycle.
Respond to construction and supply chain queries with accurate technical advice.
Support the development of modular construction, offsite build, and repeatable design solutions.
Collaborate with BIM managers, design teams, and stakeholders to optimise project delivery.
Collaborate with construction teams in buildability assessments.
Mentor and coach Civil Engineers, supporting their technical growth and professional development.
Contribute to internal forums, share lessons learned, and support technical innovations and continuous improvement.
Drive sustainability by promoting low-carbon design and enhancing natural capital.

About You

We’re seeking a confident, technically skilled civil engineer who enjoys leading teams and shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure. You’ll bring:

A master’s degree in civil engineering (or equivalent level experience).
Preferably Chartered, or working towards Chartered status with ICE or IStructE.
Significant experience in civil design within the UK water industry.
Experience in detail design in a design and build environment.
Proficiency in reinforced concrete design (BS EN 1992), water retaining structures, ground engineering, buried pipework, drainage, and reinforcement detailing.
Knowledge of steel and masonry design, civil layout planning, and site infrastructure including roads and drainage.
Experience checking designs, conducting site surveys, and working with 3D/BIM models.
A proactive, solution-focused mindset and the ability to lead by example.
Passion for mentoring junior staff and contributing to team success.
A solid understanding of CDM regulations and health, safety, and welfare requirements in design.
Interest in digital innovation, offsite construction, and sustainable design practices.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering some of the most significant and impactful infrastructure projects in the UK water sector. As part of the @one Alliance, you’ll contribute to Anglian Water’s mission to deliver environmental leadership, climate resilience, and sustainable growth for the East of England.

Working within a high-performing, collaborative alliance model, you’ll be empowered to challenge traditional ways of working and embrace innovation that improves outcomes for customers, communities, and the environment. The @one Alliance is renowned for its inclusive culture, focus on carbon reduction, and commitment to continuous learning – making it an ideal environment to grow your career while making a meaningful difference.

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