Civil Design Engineer

Civil Design Engineer - Water

Location:

Manchester

A leading engineering design consultancy is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join a friendly and technically strong civil design team. The role offers exposure to a variety of water-sector projects, including clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure schemes, with occasional site visits and a supportive hybrid working model.

The Civil Design Engineer will produce high-quality civil engineering design deliverables for water-sector assets, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance across all assigned design packages. Work will span outline and detailed design, providing strong technical exposure within a multidisciplinary environment.

• Produce civil design calculations, drawings, and deliverables.
• Provide outputs that meet all safety and quality requirements.
• Direct and support CAD technicians.
• Prepare design risk assessments, reports, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with professional and water company standards.
• Implement and record design changes as required.
• Follow formal processes and procedures.
• Assist with estimating design hours.
• Attend and contribute to meetings and design reviews.

• Minimum 5 years' design experience in the regulated water industry.
• Experience producing hydraulic calculations and profiles.
• Graduate, HND, or equivalent experience from Technician level.
• Good IT proficiency.
• Registered with a professional body and working toward chartership.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.

• Chartered Engineer.
• Experience across clean and wastewater schemes.
• Experience with infrastructure and non‑infrastructure designs.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Understanding of engineering drawing practices.
• Full driving licence and vehicle access.

Communication, problem solving, results focus, technical capability, and ability to develop self and others