At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative water infrastructure projects across the UK.
- Company: Leading firm in the water industry focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible working, career progression, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with support for chartership and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment through exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in hydraulic engineering and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About The Opportunity
There has never been a more exciting time to join the water industry. With major investment programmes underway and increasing focus on sustainability, resilience, and innovation, we are growing our Hydraulic Engineering teams across the UK. We're looking for talented engineers at all levels to help deliver projects for some of the country's leading water companies, including United Utilities, Thames Water, Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent Water, and Anglian Water.
You will work across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and detailed design through to construction and commissioning—contributing to projects involving:
- Water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Pumping stations
- Pressurised and gravity pipelines
- Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs)
- Reservoirs and river intakes
- Bioresources infrastructure
- Major Design & Build programmes
You will be part of a collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is trusted, and your development is actively supported.
Requirements
- Experience within the UK water industry
- Strong hydraulic engineering and design knowledge
- Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, WinHydro, SWMM, or similar
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and confidently
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or actively working towards professional accreditation
- For senior roles, experience leading hydraulic studies and supporting the development of others
Benefits
- Work on some of the UK's most exciting and high-profile water infrastructure projects
- Clear career progression opportunities, whether you're growing your expertise or stepping into technical leadership
- Flexible ways of working that support work‑life balance
- Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership and career goals
- Collaborate with industry‑leading specialists and multidisciplinary teams
- Meaningful work that delivers real environmental and community impact
Equal Opportunities
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
