Senior Civil Engineer – Wastewater Infrastructure

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Senior Civil Engineer – Wastewater Infrastructure (Pathway to Design Manager)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Slough

Type: Permanent, Hybrid

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

The role includes responsibility for checking and mentoring engineers and technicians, with progression towards Design Manager positions.

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 a hybrid working arrangement.

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the detailed design and delivery of wastewater networks, including sewerage rising mains and trunk sewers.
  • Provide technical leadership on wastewater pipeline rehabilitation and renewals.
  • Ensure designs comply with Water Industry Standards, Sewerage Sector Guidance and UK regulatory frameworks.
  • Oversee the design, planning and optioneering of wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Mentor and review the work of engineers and technicians.
  • Support resourcing, programming and provide input to fee and change control.
  • Develop designs for pumping stations, rising mains and gravity sewer systems.
  • Conduct condition assessments and feasibility studies for wastewater asset rehabilitation.
  • Ensure integration with existing networks and treatment plants.
  • Supervise the creation of technical drawings.
  • Liaise with water utility companies, contractors and regulatory bodies.
  • Lead meetings with clients, local authorities and internal teams.
  • Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections as required.
  • Provide technical input on contractor methodologies, risk management and construction planning.

What Our Client is Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years’ experience in UK-based wastewater pipeline design and sewer infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of sewerage rising mains, trunk sewers and drainage hydraulics.
  • Experience with design standards including Sewerage Sector Guidance, Water UK and 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.
  • Understanding of hydraulic modelling, pipeline design tools and industry software is desirable.
  • Knowledge of surge analysis, transient flow and pressure management in pipeline systems is desirable.

What Our Client Offers:

  • Salary of £55,000-£75,000 depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working after the initial month.
  • A pathway towards Design Manager progression.
  • The opportunity to take on technical leadership responsibilities.
  • Responsibility for checking and mentoring engineers and technicians.
  • Involvement in wastewater infrastructure design, rehabilitation and renewals.

Eligibility:

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

Opportunity for Growth:
The position provides a pathway towards Design Manager, with opportunities to develop technical leadership, project management, checking and mentoring responsibilities.

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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