Civil Design Engineer (Water) – Major UK Water Programme

Job Title: Civil Design Engineer (Water) – Major UK Water Programme
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Leeds, Manchester, Bristol
Type: Permanent or Contract | Hybrid working available

About the Role:
Our client is recruiting multiple Civil Design Engineers (Water) to support major long-term UK water industry programmes.

You will work on wastewater and clean water infrastructure projects, contributing to optioneering, outline design, and detailed design for large-scale capital delivery programmes improving river health and environmental outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme with strong career stability through AMP8 and beyond.

About the Programme:
This role sits within a major, long-term water industry programme focused on improving river health and upgrading wastewater infrastructure across the North West of England.

The programme spans multiple years and involves large-scale capital delivery projects aimed at reducing pollution, increasing network resilience, and delivering sustainable environmental improvements. Engineers working on the programme contribute to optioneering, design development, and delivery of solutions based on best value, lowest carbon impact, and whole-life cost.

It offers long-term stability, exposure to high-profile infrastructure schemes, and the opportunity to play a direct role in improving waterways and local communities.

About the Client:
Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy delivering asset management, operational strategy, and infrastructure design services to major UK water companies.

They work across multiple long-term programmes nationwide and are heavily invested in sustainable water solutions, carbon reduction, and environmental protection.

Key Responsibilities:
Produce outline and detailed civil design drawings and construction documentation
Support feasibility studies and optioneering assessments
Prepare design calculations, reports, and technical deliverables
Collaborate with contractors, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders
Engage with clients to understand project requirements
Support and mentor graduate engineers where required
What Our Client is Looking For:
2-6 years’ UK experience in civil engineering design within the water sector
Experience in wastewater and/or clean water networks
Degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline)
Working knowledge of UK design standards and water industry specifications
Experience working on infrastructure or capital delivery projects
Progress towards professional institution membership is desirable (ICE, CIWEM or similar)
What Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary or contract rate
Long-term project pipeline and job security
Clear career progression pathway
Structured training and professional development support
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Supportive, collaborative engineering environment
Eligibility:
Must have the right to work in the UK
No sponsorship available for this role
Opportunity for Growth:
This role sits within long-term AMP8 and future AMP programmes, offering sustained career development, exposure to major national water infrastructure projects, and progression into senior and principal engineering roles.

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.