At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative water infrastructure projects while solving complex engineering challenges.
- Company: Collaborative consultancy focused on technical excellence and employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and professional development support.
- Other info: Engaging work environment with social activities and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on major infrastructure programmes.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in UK water industry and a Civil Engineering degree.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in the UK water sector looking to develop your career on major infrastructure programmes? We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join a growing team in Cardiff or Bristol, supporting the delivery of a multi-billion-pound pipeline of investment projects across AMP8 and beyond. Working alongside experienced Senior and Principal Engineers, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure schemes for UK Water Authorities.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while receiving genuine support towards professional development, chartership, and long-term career progression.
The Role
As a Civil Engineer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including:
- New and replacement potable water mains
- Foul drainage and CSO remediation schemes
- Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
- Conventional surface water drainage design
- Civil engineering design and modelling activities
- Technical assessments, calculations, and reporting
- Coordination with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
- Supporting project delivery across multiple concurrent assignments
You will be encouraged to take ownership of your work, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to successful project outcomes for clients across the water sector.
Requirements
- At least 3 years' experience within the UK water industry
- Experience in potable water, surface water and/or foul water design or construction
- A Civil Engineering degree, ideally at Master's level
- Progress towards, or a desire to achieve, professional qualification through ICE or CIWEM
- Experience using MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, or similar 3D design and modelling software
- Knowledge of Water Authority approval processes including S104 and S106 agreements
- Experience working with SuDS Approval Bodies
- The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- A proactive, methodical approach to problem solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
What's on Offer?
- Up to 70,000 pa (depending on experience)
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Christmas office closure period
- Additional annual leave entitlement after long service
- Life insurance and life assurance cover
- Healthcare cash plan
- Contributory pension scheme (5% employee / 7% employer)
- Professional membership fees paid
- Structured support towards chartership and professional accreditation
- External training courses and ongoing CPD
- Peer-to-peer technical development sessions
- Regular social and wellbeing activities including sport, charity events, and wellness initiatives
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative consultancy environment where technical excellence, professional development, and employee wellbeing are genuinely valued. If you are looking for your next challenge in the water sector and would like to contribute to some of the UK's most significant AMP8 programmes, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We welcome applications from engineers seeking a long-term career move within a supportive and growing team.
Civil Design Engineer - Working from home in Bristol employer: Murray McIntosh Associates
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises employee growth and well-being, offering a unique blend of project management and hands-on design engineering in the water sector. With a commitment to long-term stability through secured funding until 2030, employees benefit from a structured pathway to chartership, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work culture that values mentorship and collaboration. This role not only provides financial rewards but also the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on water and wastewater services across the South West.
Contact Details:
Murray McIntosh Associates Recruitment Team
