Senior Civil Engineer - Detailed Design

Jacobs; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear pathway to Principal Engineer

Flexible working arrangements

Investment in development and progression

Job summary

Jacobs, located in Reading, UK, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of civil design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure. This position involves technical leadership, ensuring safety and quality standards, and mentoring junior engineers to build the next generation of talent.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in detailed design, and a strong understanding of UK regulations. The company offers clear pathways for career advancement and a culture focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering detailed design for water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of UK design standards and regulations.
• Confidence to work with autonomy and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery of civil design solutions for infrastructure.
• Lead detailed design in contractor-led environments.
• Mentor developing engineers and elevate standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Technical leadership

Design assurance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Digital engineering tools

BIM environments

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems across cities, environments, infrastructure, and manufacturing. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead the delivery of civil design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure, shape real‑world impact, and help future‑prove essential services.

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery of civil design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure
• Lead detailed design in collaborative, contractor‑led environments, embedding constructability from day one
• Influence project outcomes by integrating safety, sequencing, access, and commissioning into your designs
• Work directly with construction and commercial teams to solve challenges in real time on live projects
• Elevate standards through design assurance, quality reviews, and technical leadership
• Mentor developing engineers and play a key role in building the next generation of talent

Benefits

• Clear pathway to Principal Engineer and beyond
• Exposure to major regulated programmes shaping the UK’s infrastructure future
• Opportunities to deepen your technical leadership and delivery expertise
• Flexible working that supports you and your life
• A culture that genuinely invests in your development, progression and Chartership

Requirements

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Experience delivering detailed design for water/wastewater infrastructure, ideally in D&B environments
• Strong understanding of UK design standards, specifications and regulatory frameworks
• Confidence to work with autonomy, sound judgement and accountability
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across design and construction teams
• Working toward or holding Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience supporting live construction projects
• Knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Track record of mentoring or guiding junior engineers
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools and BIM environments

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jacobs is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to diversity, inclusion and a disability‑confident workplace.