Wastewater Design Engineer: Innovate & Deliver Infrastructure

The Abbey; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a design engineer based in Worsley to support Northumbrian Water and UK utility contracts. You will produce high-quality wastewater designs, collaborating with internal teams and external consultants to deliver safe, compliant infrastructure solutions.

The role covers design phases from setup through to construction administration, with emphasis on technical design, site investigations, and CDM compliance. A proactive, team-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualifications desirable; good experience would be considered.
• Experience in the water industry on wastewater projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office tools (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor industry practices, recommend new design approaches and identify trends.
• Develop concepts and collaborate on design iterations with stakeholders.
• Work across design phases from project set-up to construction administration.
• Collaborate with client teams and external consultants to deliver projects.
• Provide technical design support and resolve issues with external parties.
• Represent the company in pre-design and walk-off meetings with the client.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering degree desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Network Plus is seeking a design engineer based in Worsley to support Northumbrian Water and UK utility contracts. You will produce high-quality wastewater designs, collaborating with internal teams and external consultants to deliver safe, compliant infrastructure solutions.

The role covers design phases from setup through to construction administration, with emphasis on technical design, site investigations, and CDM compliance. A proactive, team-oriented mindset is essential.