Senior Civil Engineer (Water Sector)

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for its Water Sector in the UK. This role involves contributing to various water and wastewater design projects, with responsibilities ranging from feasibility to detailed design and construction. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and demonstrated experience in water engineering. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

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)

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Civil Engineering or 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design work across UK water authority projects.
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Prepare design submissions in line with requirements.
• Undertake studies, concept design, and detailed design.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships for future opportunities.

Skills

Water and/or wastewater engineering design

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proactive approach

Commitment to health, safety, and environmental considerations

Strong digital skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline

Chartered or near-chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

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.

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.