Civil Design Engineer
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Job Title:
Clean Water Civil Engineer (Civil to Senior Principal level)
Salary:
£40,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
Location:
Leeds (with flexibility across UK water office locations)
Type:
Permanent, full-time
Flexible / hybrid working available
About the Role:
Our client is seeking Civil Engineers across all levels – Civil, Senior, Principal and Senior Principal – to support the delivery of complex and high-profile clean water projects as part of the AMP8 programme.
You will be involved in the delivery of innovative, sustainable solutions across the full project lifecycle, working within multidisciplinary teams on some of the UK’s most critical water infrastructure schemes. Projects span asset management, strategy, feasibility, concept and detailed design, often within collaborative design and build partnerships.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in improving drinking water quality, addressing water scarcity, and supporting resilient infrastructure in the face of climate change and population growth.
About the Client:
Our client is a leading engineering consultancy operating at the forefront of the UK water sector. They hold multiple long-term framework agreements with major UK water companies and are delivering a challenging and high-impact AMP8 workload nationwide.
Their teams are recognised for technical excellence, innovation and collaboration, working on award-winning projects that make a tangible difference to communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver civil engineering design solutions across clean water infrastructure projects
- Support feasibility, outline and detailed design stages
- Design and specify pipelines, water treatment works and service reservoirs
- Collaborate with structural, geotechnical, digital and pipeline specialists
- Co-ordinate technical outputs and ensure delivery to programme and budget
- Support and mentor junior engineers (level dependent)
- Contribute to innovative solutions addressing water scarcity and climate resilience
What Our Client is Looking For:
- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered status (or working towards) preferred
- Previous experience within the water industry strongly preferred
- Proven experience delivering civil designs within timescale and budget
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience supporting or leading other engineers (role dependent)
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset aligned with strong professional values
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Pension, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Award-winning workplace culture that genuinely prioritises people
- Industry-leading training and professional development
- Paid professional subscriptions
- The opportunity to work on nationally significant AMP8 water projects
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Opportunity for Growth:
AMP8 represents a long-term programme of work with genuine progression opportunities. Our client actively supports career development, chartership, leadership progression and technical excellence, making this an ideal move for engineers looking to grow alongside a major national programme.
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.

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