At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and analyse wastewater network solutions while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm focused on sustainable water infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, health perks, and generous leave.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with strong support for professional growth and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental protection and community wellbeing.
- Qualifications: HND or degree in civil/mechanical engineering with 2 years' water industry experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.
This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. As our Design Civil Engineer you'll be responsible for the civil design of wastewater network solutions. Prepare and analyse key design options, for review and agreement with the Project Manager and the client, ensuring risks and gaps are mitigated whilst always upholding the Project Basis of Design.
Design calculations facilitating the sizing of mechanical, hydraulic, and building services equipment. Conduct engineering evaluations (with field inspections) and feasibility studies for wastewater projects, analysing data and identifying potential issues or improvements. Collaborate with Design Engineers and the Southern Water Enabling Team to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements. Develop and maintain project documentation, including reports, drawings, and specifications. Escalate issues that may impact on time/cost/quality before they become a problem or exceed agreed timescales.
What you'll bring:
- Minimum of HND or bachelor's degree in mechanical or civil engineering or able to demonstrate a suitable level of experience.
- Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, including pumped treatment systems and hydraulics.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience within the water industry.
- Proficiency in using engineering software and tools, such as MS Office suite and relevant engineering design software packages.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve engineering issues.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and permit requirements in relation to water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of water and wastewater engineering. Professional registration will be supported.
Benefits:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Employee assistance programme
- My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
- My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/Hybrid car scheme
- Private health care single cover
- Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Discretionary bonus scheme
Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet. Whether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
Engineer: Civil Engineer in Preston employer: M Group
As a leading provider of essential infrastructure services, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises safety and client satisfaction. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive training programmes and professional development opportunities, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their career. With a focus on environmental stewardship and community impact, working with us means being part of a dedicated team that makes a real difference in the water and wastewater sector.
