Senior Hydraulic Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Senior Hydraulic Engineer for a contract role. This position involves working on transformational infrastructure projects, leading design efforts, and ensuring adherence to standards across sectors including Water, Defence, Energy, and Aviation. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with strong experience in hydraulic design and project management.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or working towards it.
• Strong experience in leading design delivery.
• In-depth knowledge of hydraulic design for water/wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering high-quality hydraulic engineering design.
• Prepare technical briefs and scopes of work.
• Manage project time and budgets effectively.

Skills

Fluid Mechanics

Hydraulic Design

Project Management

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

HADES

VARISIM

WANDA

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Senior Hydraulic Engineer - Contract
Type: Contract/Hybrid
Location: Nationwide - several location options
Salary: £440 - £460 per day (Inside) (Negotiable subject to experience)
Duration: 6-12 months initial (option to extend)
Start Date: ASAP
We're seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to help deliver some of the UK's most exciting and transformational infrastructure programmes. You'll contribute your expertise in fluid mechanics across critical sectors including Water, Defence, Energy AND Aviation. The ideal candidate will have Chartered status or working towards as a minimum.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team delivering high-quality hydraulic engineering design in line with relevant standards and codes
- Prepare technical briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals
- Manage project time and budgets effectively to achieve key milestones and programme goals
- Collaborate closely with UK and international teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
- Maintain strong adherence to quality assurance standards in all aspects of design
- Support the delivery of engineering excellence throughout the project lifecycle, including client-side support and construction phases
What we require from you:
- Chartered Civil Engineer
- Strong experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary coordination
- In-depth knowledge of hydraulic design for water/wastewater treatment, pipelines, and surge analysis
- Familiarity with UK design standards and Design & Build delivery models
- Proficiency in hydraulic software tools including HADES, VARISIM, and WANDA
- Recognised professional profile within the water or infrastructure engineering sectors
- Eligible for security clearance (to be discussed at interview if necessary)
Please note you will sometimes be working on secure and highly regulated site and will require clearance for this role. If you fulfil the requirements above, we'd love to hear from you!
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