Senior Civil Engineer — Water Infrastructure & Innovation

Matchtech; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Share incentive plan

Enhanced family leave

Maternity/adoption pay

Paternity/partner leave

Volunteer leave

Employee recognition

Professional development

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for a water sector alliance based in Peterborough. You will provide technical leadership across complex water infrastructure projects, guiding design teams and ensuring value, safety and compliance.

You will mentor engineers, drive innovation in digital engineering and offsite construction, collaborate with BIM specialists, and promote sustainable, low-carbon design within Anglian Water's alliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Significant UK water sector civil design experience.
• Chartered (ICE or IStructE) or working towards chartership.
• Experience with BIM and 3D design environments.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design activities on water and wastewater projects.
• Review and approve calculations, drawings, specifications, and 3D models.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and Anglian Water specifications.
• Manage design risk and champion health & safety throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support construction teams with technical expertise and buildability assessments.
• Develop innovative and repeatable engineering solutions, including modular and offsite construction approaches.
• Work closely with BIM specialists and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting professional growth and chartership progression.
• Drive continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practice.
• Promote sustainability, carbon reduction, and environmentally responsible design solutions.

Skills

Civil design

Leadership

BIM/3D design

Sustainability

CDM knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM

3D design tools

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for a water sector alliance based in Peterborough. You will provide technical leadership across complex water infrastructure projects, guiding design teams and ensuring value, safety and compliance.

You will mentor engineers, drive innovation in digital engineering and offsite construction, collaborate with BIM specialists, and promote sustainable, low-carbon design within Anglian Water's alliance.