Civil Senior Design Engineer

Linear Recruitment Ltd

Civil Senior Design Engineer

Location: Multiple UK locations.

The Role

We're supporting our client, a Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure specialist delivering major projects across highways, utilities, and large-scale civils, supported by a multi-billion-pound order book, in their search for a Civil Senior Design Engineer to join a growing Engineering Design team within the water and wastewater sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality civil design solutions across water and wastewater projects
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated design outputs
  • Produce and review calculations, technical reports, and design documentation
  • Support procurement processes with technical input
  • Contribute to engineering governance and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and early-career engineers
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders to develop effective engineering solutions
  • Attend design, progress, and site meetings as required
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and H&S requirements

About You

  • Degree-qualified in Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Proven experience within the municipal water and wastewater sector
  • Strong understanding of civil design for non-infrastructure assets, including:
  • Gravity and pressurised systems (buried and above ground)
  • Treatment works components such as tanks, chambers, and inlet/outlet systems
  • Experience producing and checking engineering calculations and reports
  • Commercial awareness within a contracting or consulting environment

Desirable Experience

  • Chartered status (or working towards) with a recognised engineering institution
  • Knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic calculations
  • Familiarity with structural design of water-retaining structures (advantageous)
  • Experience working with NEC contracts
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior engineers

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects
  • Long-term career development and progression opportunities
  • Flexible and agile working arrangements
  • Comprehensive training and professional development support
  • Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase more
  • Private medical options & Pension Scheme 
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