Civil Design Engineer

Job description

Civil Design Engineer | Water & Wastewater | Hybrid (3 days office/site)

Ceto Talent is partnering with a leading engineering business to recruit an experienced Civil Design Engineer to play a key role in delivering innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.

If you're passionate about designing sustainable infrastructure that makes a real difference, this is an opportunity to work on complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept through to construction.

What you'll be doing:

✅ Leading the civil design scope across multiple water and wastewater projects.

✅ Coordinating and reviewing designs produced by external consultants.

✅ Producing and developing civil design packages including earthworks, drainage, foundations and structures.

✅ Collaborating closely with mechanical, electrical and process engineering teams to ensure fully integrated solutions.

✅ Working directly with clients, managing technical queries and ensuring designs meet regulatory and buildability requirements.

✅ Supporting projects through feasibility, detailed design and construction.

We're looking for someone with:

✔ 5+ years' experience in civil design engineering, ideally within the UK water sector.

✔ Experience managing or reviewing external design consultants.

✔ Strong knowledge of civil engineering design, construction methods and relevant standards.

✔ Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit and BIM processes.

✔ A degree in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline).

✔ Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

What's on offer?

• Work on nationally important water infrastructure projects.
• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office or on site).
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via LinkedIn or contact Ceto Talent for a confidential conversation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-07-2026

Profession type

Management

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