Civil Design Engineer in London

• Location: National – priority locations are Epsom, London, Peterborough and Cambridge
• Type: Contract, hybrid – typically 3 days per week office/site based

About the Role

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Civil Water Engineer to join a talented, multi-disciplinary design team delivering complex and innovative projects across the UK water sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure programmes, working on technically challenging projects across the full project lifecycle.

You will apply your technical knowledge, experience and problem‑solving skills to deliver high-quality engineering solutions, while working collaboratively with colleagues, clients and other disciplines.

About the Client

Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation delivering major projects across the UK and internationally.

You will join an experienced multi-disciplinary team working on critical water infrastructure projects, with opportunities to contribute to innovative engineering solutions from initial design through to construction and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage a team of Civil Water Engineers delivering technical design work on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Deliver designs in accordance with relevant national and project‑specific design codes and standards.
• Provide technical input across areas including hydraulics, wastewater and clean water infrastructure, water reuse and pipelines.
• Produce and review technical deliverables including design reports, drawings, calculations and scopes of work.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of project design requirements, working closely with project management teams to meet key milestones, budgets and programmes.
• Collaborate with clients, operational teams, project teams and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance, using professional judgement to resolve complex engineering problems.
• Provide technical support for bids and proposals.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to develop integrated design solutions.
• Ensure design quality through effective checking and review of your own work and that of others.
• Support the continued development of Civil Water engineering capabilities within the wider team.

What Our Client is Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Preferably Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Proven experience coordinating or managing Civil Water engineering design teams within a consultancy environment.
• Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary design environment.
• Proven experience collaborating with contractors and delivering projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in risk assessment, quality control and design management.
• Experience collaborating with key disciplines involved in water infrastructure design and delivery, including MEICA, structures and geotechnics.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes, standards and industry best practice.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, Eurocodes, regulatory requirements, water utility standards and NEC.
• Experience working within the Water market is essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive and highly motivated approach, with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to successful project delivery.

What Our Client Offers

• Opportunity to work on major UK water infrastructure programmes.
• Exposure to complex and technically challenging projects.
• The opportunity to work within a multi‑disciplinary engineering environment.
• Hybrid working, with typically 3 days per week based in an office or on site.
• The opportunity to contribute to projects across the full engineering lifecycle.
• A collaborative environment where technical knowledge and experience are valued.

Eligibility

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be available to work on a contract basis inside IR35.

Opportunity for Growth

This role offers the opportunity to work on significant water infrastructure programmes, broaden your experience across complex engineering projects and work alongside experienced professionals across multiple technical disciplines.

It is particularly suited to an experienced Civil Water Engineer looking to take on a technically challenging contract and further develop their experience within the UK water sector.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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