Senior Civil Engineer - Detailed Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Clear pathway to Principal Engineer and beyond

Opportunities for technical leadership

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Tees Valley to lead the delivery of vital civil design packages for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role encompasses collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that designs adhere to safety, sequencing, access, and commissioning standards.

Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Civil Engineering, extensive experience in delivering design solutions, and a strong understanding of UK regulations. This position offers clear pathways for career advancement, flexible working options, and a commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering detailed design for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of UK design standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery of civil design solutions for infrastructure.
• Lead design in collaborative, contractor-led environments.
• Mentor developing engineers and build next generation talent.

Skills

Civil Engineering expertise

Communication skills

Collaboration

Safety design integration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

As a Senior Civil Engineer at Jacobs you will lead the delivery of critical civil design packages, influence buildable solutions, and work with multidisciplinary teams from concept to construction. Your decisions shape real-world impact by ensuring designs meet safety, sequencing, access, and commissioning requirements.

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 build next generation 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

Essential qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Experience delivering detailed design for water and 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 qualifications

• 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

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for the role.