Job Title
Senior Civil Design Engineer – Water
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Work Arrangement
Office-based with occasional site visits; hybrid working available
Job Overview
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Deliver high-quality civil engineering design for water-sector projects
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Support junior team members and CAD technicians
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Ensure outputs meet safety, quality, and technical standards
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Contribute to multidisciplinary coordination across all project phases
Key Responsibilities
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Provide civil engineering design deliverables that meet safety and quality requirements
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Identify efficient design solutions from project scopes and site visits and communicate clearly
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Direct and support CAD technicians, junior designers, and graduates
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Prepare design risk assessments, reports, and specifications
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Ensure design complies with technical, professional, and industry standards
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Implement and record project changes for design packages
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Follow formal processes and procedures for all design work
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Estimate hours required for design packages and support programme planning
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Attend and present designs at HAZOP, ALM, KM, and other design review meetings
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Minimum 10 years’ civil design experience in the regulated UK water industry
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Experience delivering hydraulic calculations and hydraulic profiles
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Graduate, HND, or significant experience from technician level
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Good IT proficiency and familiarity with design tools
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Registered with a professional body and working toward chartership
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Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
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Chartered Engineer
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Experience across clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure assets
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Experience producing outline and detailed civil design deliverables
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Awareness of construction methods and materials
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Knowledge of engineering drawing practices
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Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Key Skills
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Strong technical capability
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Communication and stakeholder engagement
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Problem solving and results-focused
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Leadership and mentoring of junior staff
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Commitment to personal development and team growth
Why Consider This Role
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Work on a diverse range of clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects
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Lead and mentor junior team members while developing civil engineering solutions
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Contribute to multidisciplinary design coordination and project delivery
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Join a respected and growing civil engineering team in Manchester