Civil Engineer – Wastewater Infrastructure

Civil Engineer – Wastewater Infrastructure
Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Falmer, Brighton – Hybrid, with a South of M25 focus and occasional team days in Slough

Type: Permanent, Hybrid

About the Role:
Our client is looking for multiple Civil Engineers with UK-based experience in wastewater infrastructure to join their expanding detailed design team.

The role will support the detailed design and delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects, working alongside senior engineers across wastewater networks, pipeline rehabilitation and renewal projects.

For the first month, you will be required to attend our client’s Slough office for induction and to embed with the team. After this, the role will move to the stated hybrid working arrangement.

About the Client:
Our client is a rapidly growing UK-based engineering consultancy with an expanding detailed design team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the detailed design and delivery of wastewater networks, including sewerage rising mains and trunk sewers.
• Provide technical input into wastewater pipeline rehabilitation and renewal projects.
• Assist with design development, planning and optioneering of wastewater infrastructure schemes.
• Ensure designs comply with Water Industry Standards, Sewerage Sector Guidance and relevant UK regulations.
• Develop designs for pumping stations, rising mains and gravity sewer systems.
• Undertake condition assessments and feasibility studies for wastewater asset rehabilitation.
• Ensure designs integrate effectively with existing networks and treatment facilities.
• Supervise and coordinate the creation of technical drawings, subject to senior review and approval.
• Liaise with water utility companies, contractors and regulatory bodies to support project delivery.
• Attend meetings with clients, local authorities and internal teams alongside senior engineers.
• Support site visits, surveys and inspections as required.
• Provide technical input into contractor methodologies, construction planning and risk management discussions.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in UK-based wastewater pipeline design and sewer infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of rising mains, sewerage systems and drainage hydraulics.
• Experience working to Sewerage Sector Guidance, Water UK standards and relevant BS EN standards.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and hydraulic modelling software such as InfoWorks ICM, MicroDrainage or EPANET.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits as required.
• Experience using hydraulic modelling and pipeline design tools is desirable.
• Knowledge of surge analysis, transient flow and pressure management is desirable.

What Our Client Offers:

• Salary of £40,000-£55,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunity to work on wastewater infrastructure, detailed design and rehabilitation projects.
• Experience working alongside senior engineers across project delivery.

Eligibility:

• UK-based wastewater infrastructure experience is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to attend site visits required.
• Ability to attend our client’s Slough office during the first month for induction and team integration.

Opportunity for Growth:
The role provides the opportunity to develop technical experience across wastewater infrastructure, detailed design, rehabilitation and renewal projects while working alongside senior engineers.

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.