Senior Civil Water Engineer

Job Title:
Senior Civil Water Engineer

Location:
Epsom

Type:
Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Civil Water Engineer to join their dynamic Infrastructure team, playing a key role in delivering transformational programmes across the UK. You will contribute to every aspect of water and wastewater treatment, supply, storage, and collection systems – with opportunities to work on iconic projects both in the UK and abroad.

This is a pivotal role in a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, inclusion, and excellence throughout the entire project lifecycle, from design to construction and client-side support.

About the Client:

Our client is a recognised leader in infrastructure engineering with a strong track record of delivering critical projects across sectors including Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. Known for their inclusive work culture and award-winning innovation, they are committed to engineering a better future for people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team to deliver high-quality technical design work, adhering to relevant standards and codes.
• Prepare design briefs, scopes of work, and support bid proposals.
• Oversee project timelines and budgets to meet key milestones.
• Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to produce integrated, innovative design solutions.
• Maintain quality assurance standards throughout the design process.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng).
• Proven experience in multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Strong knowledge in one or more of the following: water/wastewater treatment, storage solutions, hydraulics, water supply, and wastewater collection.
• Familiarity with UK design standards and industry practices.
• Proficiency in digital design tools (e.g. HADES, InfoWorks, EPANET).

What Our Client Offers:

• A role within one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 UK companies to work and stay with.
• Inclusion in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
• Commitment to social value and sustainability, including net-zero engineering and community development programmes.
• Active employee networks and return-to-work programmes.
• Opportunities to work on major national infrastructure and community-impact projects.

Eligibility:

Please note this role may require security clearance, which depends on proof of UK residency for five years or more. If relevant, this will be discussed at interview stage. Candidates must not include current or previous clearance details in their application or CV.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to lead, innovate, and grow within a highly respected infrastructure team, with support for career progression, ongoing training, and leadership development.

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.