Senior Civil Engineer

Matchtech Group; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Hybrid working options

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities on varied projects

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join the Water Team on a permanent basis. You will lead civil design across water and infrastructure projects, collaborating with major UK water companies and multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee optioning, outline and detailed design, ensuring delivery to client requirements and safety standards. Must have chartered status or be working towards it, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with water industry clients and delivering civil engineering design schemes.
• Knowledge of hydraulic calculations and BIM principles.
• Chartered engineer status or working towards registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering discipline on water-sector projects and act as lead designer where appropriate.
• Contribute to optioneering, outline and detailed design schemes.
• Deliver technical work in line with standards and procedures.
• Prepare plans and schedules, monitoring progress and deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and third parties throughout the design and delivery process.
• Supervise and mentor developing engineers and technicians.
• Review and approve personal and team outputs.
• Promote health, safety, welfare, sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership/mentoring

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered engineer or close to registration

Tools

Hades hydraulic software

CAD/Revit (BIM)

Job description

Our client, a respected consultancy, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its growing Water Team on a permanent basis. The role will involve delivering civil engineering design expertise across a diverse portfolio of water and infrastructure projects, working collaboratively with major UK water companies, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the civil engineering discipline on water-sector projects, preferably acting as lead designer where appropriate
• Contribute to optioneering, outline design and detailed design schemes of varying size and complexity
• Deliver technical and professional work in line with client requirements, relevant standards and quality procedures
• Prepare plans and project schedules, monitoring progress to meet deadlines and delivery requirements
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other third parties throughout the design and delivery process
• Supervise, support and delegate work to developing engineers and technicians
• Review and approve personal work, team outputs and third-party design proposals
• Promote high standards of health, safety, welfare, sustainability and environmental responsibility

Job Requirements:

• Relevant civil engineering degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience working with water industry clients and delivering civil engineering design schemes
• Strong understanding of water and utilities infrastructure, design principles and relevant standards
• Experience leading a technical discipline or coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
• Knowledge of hydraulic calculations, including the use of Hades software
• Experience using CAD or Revit, with a working knowledge of BIM principles
• Understanding of sustainable engineering practices and environmental considerations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a motivated and positive approach
• Chartered or incorporated engineer status, or a commitment to working towards professional registration

Benefits:

• Permanent opportunity within a growing Water and Utilities Team
• Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance
• Supportive environment focused on personal and professional development
• Opportunities to work on varied and technically challenging water infrastructure projects
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and team social activities
• Commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion and professional progression

If you are an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a background in water design, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to important infrastructure projects while developing your career.