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Civil Design Engineer - Water

Reference

CG402

Sector

Civil & Structural Engineering, Utilities

Salary

£33,000 to £39,000 Per Annum

Town/City

Multiple UK offices

Contract Type

Permanent

Talk to Cameron Green
+44 (0) 2380 981322
((BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)))

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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.

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.

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.

If you are an Civil Engineer with UK experience and are interested to work on AMP 8 with a reputable buiness, please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or Email Cameron.Green@accesstg.com

 

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