Civil Design Water Engineers / Engineers / Technician - North West

We are currently recruiting multiple Civil Design Engineers (Water), ideally with wastewater networks and/or clean water networks experience for a variety of major long‑term water industry frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long‑term programmes across the UK water industry Tetra Tech, and RPS, we have successfully won a £100 million single‑award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England.

About The Team

Tetra Tech has been working with United Utilities for many years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10‑year framework, Tetra Tech will drive programme optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a resilient, eco‑friendly, and thriving Northwest. The North West is the preferred location for this role however other locations may be considered.

About You

As a key member of the Water Consultancy business, your role is critical to helping us deliver great projects for our Water Industry clients. You will be working alongside a multi‑disciplinary team of water project experts on a range of capital delivery projects. You will have a substantial opportunity to contribute towards optioneering, outline, and detailed design expertise across various frameworks. Our scope of work encompasses a wide range of technically demanding projects in the field of Wastewater Infrastructure. By joining us, you’re not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You’re making a meaningful impact on millions of lives in the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. If you’re ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Your Responsibilities

• Interacting with clients to grasp their specific needs and preferences.
• Creating an outline and detailed design drawings, as well as associated construction‑ready documentation.
• Offering input into the development of Feasibility‑level designs and Optioneering assessments.
• Generating concise and well‑organised design calculations, reports, drawings, and other deliverables, including both outline and detailed design drawings and relevant construction‑ready documentation.
• Collaborating with contractors, the supply chain, and various project stakeholders.
• Mentoring and providing support for the professional development of graduate engineers.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Demonstrated proficiency in technical design across multiple disciplines within project environments. Effective motivation, influencing, and people management skills. Good grasp and working knowledge of relevant British Standards, UK Industry Codes of Practice, and Water Specifications.

Qualifications

• Preferably degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a relevant technical subject. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Affiliation with a professional institution like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM, or in the process of working towards membership and nearing application.

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution.

Why Tetra Tech?

With over 27 000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. We are proud to offer our people market‑leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE
• Requisition #78400001427