Senior Civil Engineer, Water Utilities – Hybrid Role

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

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.