Civil Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Project Management

• Lead the detailed design and delivery of wastewater networks, including sewerage rising mains and trunk sewers.
• Provide technical leadership on wastewater pipeline rehabilitation and renewals.
• Ensure designs comply with Water Industry Standards, Sewerage Sector Guidance, and UK regulatory frameworks.
• Desirable: understanding of hydraulic modelling, pipeline design tools, and industry software to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee the design, planning, and optioneering of wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Mentor and review work of engineers and technicians.
• Support resourcing, programming and providing input to fee and change control.

Engineering & Design

• Develop designs for pumping stations, rising mains, and gravity sewer systems.
• Conduct condition assessments and feasibility studies for wastewater asset rehabilitation.
• Ensure integration with existing networks and treatment plants.
• Desirable: knowledge of surge analysis, transient flow, and pressure management in pipeline systems.
• Supervise the creation of technical drawings.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with water utility companies, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure project alignment.
• Lead meetings with clients, local authorities, and internal teams to discuss project requirements.
• Conduct site visits, surveys, and inspections as required.
• Provide technical input on contractor methodologies, risk management, and construction planning.