Senior/Principal Civil Engineer (Non-Infra)

Job Description

At Sweco, we design the future of sustainable communities. As Europe’s leading engineering, design and architecture consultancy, we work on projects that shape cities, infrastructure, and the built environment for generations to come.

As a Senior Civil Engineer in our Water team, you’ll play a key role in delivering projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment. You’ll work as part of collaborative, multi-discipline project teams, bringing your technical expertise to the delivery of innovative and sustainable water and wastewater solutions.

Your role will involve:

• Leading and co-ordinating multi-disciplinary design teams to achieve successful project outcomes, with overall responsibility for the civil engineering design.
• Producing and reviewing feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs, reports and technical specifications for water and wastewater treatment, and infrastructure projects across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Supporting the development of innovative, environmentally focused solutions that help our clients exceed their business targets for cost and carbon efficiency.
• Building strong relationships with our already established Client base including Wessex Water (YTL Infrastructure), Kier, Thames Water and Welsh Water.
• Participating in project planning and management to ensure timely and effective delivery.
• Ensuring all projects adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations and implement best practices to promote sustainable and safe engineering solutions.
• Guiding and supporting others through mentoring and leadership, helping to build a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

The Sweco Bristol Water team is based in a vibrant city-centre office, offering excellent accessibility and a lively working environment. We value collaboration and enjoy the benefits of regular in-person interaction, while also offering flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance.

You’ll join a supportive team where your experience is valued, your development is encouraged, and you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of the water sector.

It’s an exciting time to work in the water industry, with expanding opportunities and a strong focus on driving positive change. If you’re a motivated Senior Civil Engineer looking for a collaborative and flexible environment where you can continue to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.

We want to hear from you if you have…

• A degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience, with a strong track record in the design and delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or are working towards chartership with a relevant institution such as ICE or CIWEM.
• Proven experience within the water sector at senior level.
• Experience of outline and/or detailed design with a strong focus on hydraulics, preferably of wastewater or water treatment schemes.
• Strong collaboration, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Can work in the UK without restrictions either now or in the future.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

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