Civil Design Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a fully remote contract opportunity, offering the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of capital programmes within a highly regulated utility environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for producing and coordinating high-quality civil engineering designs, ensuring compliance with technical standards, health and safety requirements, environmental considerations, and project objectives.

Responsibilities

Produce civil engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports; Develop practical and cost-effective solutions that meet project and client requirements; Coordinate civil design activities with process, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines; Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and project specifications; Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and value engineering exercises; Support project delivery teams throughout the design lifecycle; Contribute technical input to bids, tenders, and project proposals; Identify and mitigate design risks while promoting best practices; Ensure environmental, sustainability, and health and safety considerations are incorporated into all design activities; Maintain accurate and auditable design documentation

Requirements

Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline; Proven experience delivering civil design work within water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, or a related engineering environment; Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles and construction methodologies; Ability to produce practical, buildable, and efficient engineering solutions; Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams; Good understanding of CDM regulations and design risk management; Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; Proficiency in relevant engineering software and Microsoft Office applications

Nice to have

Experience working on UK water industry projects; Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation; Knowledge of BIM and digital engineering processes; Experience supporting projects through detailed design and construction phases