Civil Design Engineer Water Services

Job Title:

Chartered Civil Engineer (Water Services) – Contract

Salary:

Competitive (dependent on experience)

Location:

Fully Remote (UK-based)

Type:

12-Month Contract | Fully Remote | Flexible Working

About the Role:

Our client is seeking experienced Chartered Civil Engineers to join their growing Water Services team, delivering a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects for major UK water utilities.

This role suits engineers with solid design and project delivery experience who are looking to take ownership of complex, high-value infrastructure schemes. You’ll play a key role from feasibility through to design and construction on projects that shape the future of the UK’s water industry.

About the Client:

Our client is a respected engineering and environmental consultancy, known for delivering intelligent, sustainable solutions across the water, environment, and infrastructure sectors. With a legacy spanning over a century, they have built a strong culture of innovation, inclusion, and professional growth.

They pride themselves on providing a supportive, flexible, and fully remote working environment where wellbeing and personal development are at the heart of their success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering civil engineering activities within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Leading strategic studies, feasibility assessments, and detailed designs for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Producing technical calculations, designs, and reports.
• Engaging directly with clients to understand project needs and develop effective, sustainable solutions.
• Preparing proposals and business cases to secure project funding.
• Collaborating with construction partners to improve safety, buildability, and delivery efficiency.
• Ensuring all designs align with sustainability, H&S, and environmental best practices.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers towards professional development.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent).
• Proven experience in civil engineering, ideally within the water sector.
• Strong technical design and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to delivering sustainable engineering outcomes.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive day rate or salary (dependent on experience).
• Fully remote and flexible working arrangements.
• Private medical healthcare.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance and group income protection.
• Season travel ticket loan (if applicable).
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.
• Mental health support, discounted gym membership, and wellbeing initiatives.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be based in the UK with full right to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.