Civil Design Engineer

Job description

We’re Hiring: Civil Design Engineers (Water Sector)

My client are looking to strengthen their water engineering capability with talented professionals at Civil Design Engineer, Senior Civil Design Engineer, and Principal Civil Design Engineer level.

Location: North West / Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35) – Full Time

The Role

You’ll be delivering high-quality civil engineering designs across the regulated water industry, playing a key role in producing safe, compliant, and efficient solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and support the development of CAD technicians while contributing to both outline and detailed design stages.

What you’ll be doing:

✔ Producing civil design deliverables to safety, quality, and regulatory standards

✔ Preparing calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and risk assessments

✔ Carrying out hydraulic calculations and developing hydraulic profiles

✔ Mentoring and directing CAD technicians

✔ Supporting project planning, design estimates, and design reviews

✔ Attending and presenting at design and project meetings

What we’re looking for:

5–10+ years’ experience within the regulated water industry

Experience delivering water sector designs (clean water and/or wastewater)

Strong IT and engineering drawing skills

Professional body membership (working towards or holding CEng preferred)

Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and design standards

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team delivering essential water infrastructure projects that really make an impact.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English