Civil Design Engineer – WaterLocation: Manchester
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
Type: Permanent
The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to join our growing water engineering team in Manchester. You will be responsible for producing high-quality civil engineering design deliverables across a range of regulated water industry projects, working from outline through to detailed design.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to take ownership of design packages, mentor junior staff, and contribute to technically challenging infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes.
Key Responsibilities*Produce civil design deliverables in line with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
*Prepare design calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and design risk assessments
*Carry out hydraulic calculations and develop hydraulic profiles
*Ensure designs comply with relevant technical standards, professional guidelines, and water company requirements
*Manage and implement design changes, ensuring full traceability and documentation
*Direct, support, and develop CAD technicians
*Work in accordance with formal processes and procedures
*Assist with estimating design hours and resource requirements
*Attend and present at design reviews, project meetings, and client presentations
Required Qualifications & Experience*Minimum 5 years’ design experience within the regulated water industry
*Experience in hydraulic calculations and water-related civil designs
*Degree, HND, or equivalent experience (including progression from Technician level)
*Strong IT skills and experience using engineering design software
*Registered with a relevant professional body and working towards Chartership
Preferred Qualifications & Experience*Chartered Engineer (or close to achieving chartership)
*Experience in both clean water and wastewater projects
*Background in infrastructure and non-infrastructure design
*Experience delivering outline and detailed design stages
*Awareness of construction methods, materials, and buildability
*Strong knowledge of engineering drawing practices
*Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Key Skills & Competencies*Strong technical knowledge in civil engineering
*Excellent communication and presentation skills
*Results-focused and proactive problem solver
*Ability to develop self and mentor others
*High attention to detail and commitment to quality
What’s On Offer*Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000
*Manchester-based role with opportunities for career progression
*Support towards professional development and chartership
*Involvement in major UK water industry projects
If you’re a driven Civil Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your water sector career, we’d love to hear from you.