Engineer: Civil Engineer in Cheshire, Warrington

We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. Due to continued growth, Avove is seeking to appoint a Civil Engineer to support delivery across our United Utilities framework. Working predominantly on non‑infrastructure projects, this role will involve end‑to‑end design delivery at all stages of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities will include:

• Feasibility studies and optioneering
• Detailed design for construction
• Support through commissioning

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure solutions are technically robust, efficient, and aligned with client and regulatory requirements.

Key tasks include:

• Undertake non‑infrastructure design activities with minimal supervision as part of multi‑disciplinary project teams
• Review and check the work of others, providing technical guidance and supervision to junior or less experienced staff
• Prepare and present engineering solutions through drawings, reports, calculations and other technical outputs
• Produce engineering drawings and reports, and undertake site surveys as required
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of health, safety and welfare legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations, and ensure these principles are embedded within designs

Applicants with equivalent experience who do not fully meet the academic criteria are also encouraged to apply. A strong technical background in the design of water and/or wastewater non‑infrastructure works is desirable, although candidates from related engineering disciplines will be considered. Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office and a working knowledge of engineering software such as AutoCAD. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively within project deadlines.

Please note that candidates with qualifications that do not fully match the above criteria but have relevant equivalent experience are invited to apply. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you:

• ~24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• ~ Company car or cash allowance
• ~ Company pension scheme
• ~ Life assurance
• ~ Family friendly policies
• ~ Financial wellbeing programme
• ~ Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• ~ Volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, and Scottish Power Energy Networks.

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.