Senior or Principal Civil Design Engineer

Hendrick Motorsport; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Design & Build contractor in the water sector is seeking Senior or Principal Civil Design Engineers for non-infrastructure projects across clean and wastewater treatment works. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the UK water sector and experience with AMP frameworks, contributing to dynamic teams focused on delivering quality design.

Benefits

Long-term contract with competitive rates

Opportunity to work on AMP8 frameworks

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong background in the UK water sector, particularly AMP frameworks.
• Proven experience in non-infra projects, especially treatment works.
• Comfortable working in a Design & Build environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil design for non-infra water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare and review design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Engage with clients and contractors to ensure practical design delivery.

Skills

Civil design principles

Proficient in Civil 3D

Proficient in MicroDrainage

Job description

Our client, a leading Design & Build contractor in the water sector, is currently seeking Senior or Principal Civil Design Engineers to support ongoing non-infrastructure (non-infra) projects across clean and wastewater treatment works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver civil design for non-infra water and wastewater projects, including treatment works, pumping stations, and CSOs
• Prepare and review design calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as MEICA, process, and structural
• Engage with clients, internal teams, and contractors to ensure practical design delivery
• Provide input across feasibility, outline, and detailed design stages

Job Requirements:

• Strong background in the UK water sector, particularly AMP frameworks
• Proven experience in non-infra projects, especially treatment works
• Proficiency in civil design principles and relevant software, such as Civil 3D and MicroDrainage
• Comfortable working in a Design & Build environment with fast-paced delivery
• Ability to attend the office 1-2 days per week in Warrington, Preston, or Leeds

Benefits:

• Long-term contract with competitive rates
• Opportunity to work on AMP8 frameworks with United Utilities and Yorkshire Water
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Role is outside IR35

If you are an experienced Civil Design Engineer with a background in non-infra water projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to their ongoing success on AMP8 projects.