Assistant to Senior Civil Engineer - Water and Drainage

We are seeking multiple Civil Design Engineers to join a growing water engineering consultancy team working on long-term, high-impact infrastructure frameworks across the UK. If you have experience in clean water and/or wastewater network design—and a passion for delivering meaningful change in the water sector—this is your opportunity to help shape the future of water resilience and river health.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team driving major infrastructure improvements across the UK water industry. Our portfolio includes several flagship AMP8 frameworks—including a £100 million, 10-year single-award partnership focused on improving river ecosystems in North West England.

We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and delivering best value through low-carbon, cost-effective water solutions. Our projects span the full asset lifecycle—from optioneering and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

Responsibilities

• Leading the creation of outline and detailed design documentation for wastewater and clean water infrastructure projects.
• Producing high-quality calculations, technical reports, and construction-ready drawings.
• Supporting feasibility studies and contributing to optioneering decisions.
• Liaising directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to understand and deliver on technical requirements.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a collaborative and knowledge-sharing culture.
• Engaging with frameworks that ensure job security, long-term progression, and real-world impact.

Required experience

• Experience in water sector civil engineering design—especially in wastewater networks or clean water infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of UK Water Industry standards, British Standards, and design codes.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to coordinate across stakeholders and technical teams.
• Effective at managing deadlines, influencing others, and working in high-performing environments.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline (postgraduate qualifications are a plus).
• Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM) or working toward chartership.

Benefits 

• Competitive salary
•  Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with long service holiday aditions when you hit milestones
• 37.5 hours working week
• Group Life Assurance
• Health Cash plans
• Professional memebership feed paid 
• Discretionary bonus 

If you are are an experienced Civil Engineer between 2 and 6 years who is looking to join an agile team working on some of the leading AMP8 Infrastructure projects in the North, please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or Email Cameron.Green@accesstg.com