Senior Civil Engineer - Wastewater in Slough, Berkshire

Our client, a leading consultancy in the Water industry, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team in Slough to work on Wastewater Infrastructure projects.

This role is ideal for experienced engineers seeking to develop into a Design Manager, a Senior Engineer (ideally Chartered) to support their wastewater emergency works team.

Experience Required for Senior Civil Engineer:

– Bachelor\’s or Masters degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

– 5+ years experience in UK-based wastewater pipeline design and sewer infrastructure projects.

– Strong knowledge of rising mains, trunk sewers, pressurised pipelines, and drainage hydraulics.

– Experience with design standards such as Sewers for Adoption, Water UK, and BS EN standards.

– Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., InfoWorks ICM, MicroDrainage, Epanet).

– Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits.

Responsibilities:

– Lead the detailed design and delivery of wastewater networks, including rising mains, pressurised pipelines, and trunk sewers.

– Provide technical leadership on wastewater pipeline rehabilitation and renewals.

– Ensure designs comply with Water Industry Standards, Sewers for Adoption, and UK regulatory frameworks.

– Use hydraulic modelling, pipeline design tools, and industry software to develop cost-effective solutions.

– Oversee the design, planning, and optioneering of wastewater infrastructure projects.

– Develop designs for pumping stations, rising mains, force mains, and gravity sewer systems.

– Conduct condition assessments and feasibility studies for wastewater asset rehabilitation.

– Ensure integration with existing networks and treatment plants.

– Apply knowledge of surge analysis, transient flow, and pressure management in pipeline systems.

– Prepare technical drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS-based tools.

– Prepare technical drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS-based tools.

– 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.

– Provide technical input on contractor methodologies, risk management, and construction planning.

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