Civil Design Engineer; Water

We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Civil Design Engineers (Water), ideally with wastewater networks and/or clean water networks experience, for a variety of major long-term water industry frameworks across the UK.

In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry, RPS and Tetra Tech have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England.

RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations gives our people the opportunity to create positive change.

Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive programme optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a resilient, eco‑friendly and thriving Northwest.

RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development to our Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication and teamwork to help us meet our clients’ needs.

In addition to the United Utilities framework, we also work with several major water companies across the UK, having a broad portfolio of long‑term framework agreements in place.

As a key member of the Water Consultancy business, your role as Principal Civil Design Engineer is critical to helping us deliver great projects for our Water Industry clients. You will be working alongside a multi‑disciplinary team of water project experts on a range of capital delivery projects.

You will have a substantial opportunity to contribute towards optioneering, outline and detailed design expertise across various frameworks. Our scope of work encompasses a wide range of technically demanding projects in the field of Wastewater Infrastructure.

By joining us, you’re not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You’re making a meaningful impact on millions of lives in the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. As a valuable member of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in the water industry and work with the largest water companies in the region, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve.

If you’re ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

• Interacting with clients to grasp their specific needs and preferences.
• Creating an outline and detailed design drawings, as well as associated construction‑ready documentation.
• Offering input into the development of Feasibility‑level designs and Optioneering assessments.
• Generating concise and well‑organised design calculations, reports, drawings and other deliverables, including both outline and detailed design drawings and relevant construction‑ready documentation.
• Collaborating with contractors, the supply chain and various project stakeholders.
• Mentoring and providing support for the professional development of graduate engineers.

• Demonstrated proficiency in technical design across multiple disciplines within project environments.
• Effective motivation, influencing and people management skills.
• Good grasp and working knowledge of relevant British Standards, UK Industry Codes of Practice and Water Specifications.

• Preferably degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a relevant technical subject. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Affiliation with a professional institution such as IET, InstMC or CIWEM, or in the process of working towards membership and nearing application.

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