Structural Design Engineer

Structural Design Engineer (Treatment) - Water & Wastewater
Reading (Hybrid + South of England Site Work)
Full-Time Permanent
Salary: 50,000- 75,000 DOE + Benefits

Are you a Structural Engineer with experience in wastewater treatment or civil infrastructure projects? Looking to play a hands-on role in delivering sustainable treatment upgrades and asset resilience schemes?

We are seeking a Structural Engineer (or Senior Structural Engineer) to support the design and delivery of wastewater treatment projects across the UK, typically up to 5m in value.

The Role

You will take ownership of structural design packages for treatment-related schemes, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams. Projects include package treatment plant installations, refurbishment of existing structures and associated civil works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design packages from concept through to detailed design
• Deliver structural designs for treatment upgrades, refurbishments and new installations
• Produce structural calculations, design reports, specifications and construction drawings
• Apply Eurocodes and UK design standards to water sector projects
• Collaborate with contractors to develop practical, buildable solutions
• Attend site visits to undertake surveys, assess buildability and respond to construction queries
• Support sustainable, low-carbon design approaches including repurposing existing assets
• Work closely with engineers and project managers to ensure safe, timely delivery

About You

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• 2-5 years' structural design experience (water/wastewater preferred; wider infrastructure considered)
• Working towards or Chartered (CEng) with ICE or IStruct
  
  E desirable
• Proficient in TEDDS, Robot, Revit, AutoCAD or similar structural design software
• Strong understanding of Eurocodes and UK standards
• Practical, solution-focused approach with good buildability awareness
• Clear communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and site teams

Working Pattern

A mix of office-based design, hybrid working and regular site visits across southern England. Based from Fleet, Hampshire.

What's on Offer

• Salary 50,000- 55,000 depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working
• Professional development and chartership support
• Opportunity to deliver environmentally critical wastewater treatment infrastructure

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If you're a Structural Engineer looking to develop your career in water and wastewater treatment projects, we'd welcome your application.