Senior Civil Engineer (Water Sector)

Advance TRS; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for their Water Sector. The role involves delivering design work on key water authority projects, collaborating closely with clients and multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and experience in water engineering design. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for growth in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Pension matched up to 7%

Life insurance

Annual professional institution subscription

Continuous development and training opportunities

Agile/flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible benefits (buy/sell holiday)

Wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-chartered status (ICE or equivalent) required.
• Experience in water and/or wastewater engineering design.
• Proactive approach with adaptability to project demands.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design work across UK water authority projects.
• Prepare design submissions following contract and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water Engineering Design

Strong Communication Skills

Health and Safety Commitment

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

Civils 3D

GIS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer (Water Sector)

Salary:
Non-Chartered: 45,000 - 55,000
Chartered: 50,000 - 60,000

Location: Reading, London, Croydon, Brighton, Cambridge, Southampton (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid

About the Role

Our client is seeking Senior Civil Engineers to join its multi-disciplinary Water Division following continued framework success. You will contribute to a wide range of water and wastewater design projects, supporting the full project lifecycle from feasibility through to detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover. You will collaborate closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to deliver best-in-class engineering solutions.

About the Client

Our client is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with a strong UK presence. With a people-centred, employee‑owned structure, they pride themselves on fostering an inclusive culture that champions collaboration, personal development, and technical excellence. Their Water Utilities team delivers essential work that supports safe water supplies, environmental protection, and resilient infrastructure for future generations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver design work across UK water authority projects, with a particular focus on a major UK water utility.
• Work as part of multi‑disciplinary design teams to support project delivery.
• Prepare design submissions in line with contract and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake studies, concept design, preliminary design, and detailed design.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships that support future work opportunities.

What Our Client is Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Chartered or near‑chartered status (ICE or equivalent).
• Experience in water and/or wastewater engineering design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to prioritising health, safety, and environmental considerations.
• Proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing project demands.

Desirable

• Strong digital skills (e.g., Civils 3D, GIS, pipeline hydraulics tools).
• Experience contributing to low‑carbon or sustainable design solutions.

What Our Client Offers

• Pension matched up to 7%.
• Life insurance.
• Annual professional institution subscription.
• Continuous development and training opportunities.
• Agile/flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced parental and shared parental leave.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Flexible benefits (buy/sell holiday, cycle to work, season ticket loans).
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes.
• Access to employee networks (LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, parents/carers).
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful social and environmental outcomes.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Support is available for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Opportunity for Growth

This role offers exposure to leading water infrastructure projects, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to broaden your experience across UK and international teams. Our client supports both technical specialism and broader career development pathways.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.