Water Infrastructure Designer — AutoCAD & Compliance

Network Plus; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a skilled Clean Water Designer in Exeter to develop and deliver high-quality water and wastewater infrastructure designs. You will collaborate with project managers, field teams and clients to ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires strong CAD skills (AutoCAD) and experience in the water industry, with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. The position is based in Exeter with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in water utility projects, specifically clean and wastewater.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and relevant water industry specifications.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and client design standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate teams.
• Mentor junior colleagues and share design best practices.

Responsibilities

• Review scope and modelling documents to ensure accuracy.
• Produce and update H&S files across design stages.
• Handle design submissions via design portals and CAD drawings.
• Create and maintain drawing registers and site plans.
• Coordinate pre-design and sign-off meetings with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal/external design teams to deliver projects.
• Prepare land referencing, section plans and site drawings.
• Create detailed AutoCAD drawings per asset standards.
• Report hazards or scope changes to the team; participate in reviews.
• Draft weekly design reports and present at design meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualifications desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Network Plus is seeking a skilled Clean Water Designer in Exeter to develop and deliver high-quality water and wastewater infrastructure designs. You will collaborate with project managers, field teams and clients to ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires strong CAD skills (AutoCAD) and experience in the water industry, with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. The position is based in Exeter with a competitive salary and benefits.