Civil Design Engineer

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to join a dynamic and growing team, delivering critical mainline rehabilitation projects for a major utilities organisation, across the midlands. You'll play a pivotal role in the design and technical leadership of key infrastructure renewal schemes — from feasibility through to detailed design — ensuring network resilience, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and produce detailed civil designs for the rehabilitation of water and wastewater mainlines.

* Prepare design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and risk assessments.

* Support client engagement with Severn Trent and other key stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet operational and regulatory requirements.

* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including geotechnical, hydraulic, and construction specialists.

* Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and programme delivery in line with AMP cycles and framework agreements.

* Champion innovative, sustainable, and low-carbon design practices.

* Provide mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

Candidate requirements:

* Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent); working towards or holding CEng or IEng status desirable.

* Strong background in water sector projects, ideally with direct experience of mainline rehabilitation and trenchless technologies (e.g., CIPP lining, pipe bursting, sliplining).

* Proficient with civil engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, or similar).

* Excellent understanding of CDM Regulations, design risk management, and UKWIR standards.

* Proven ability to deliver high-quality design outputs under tight deadlines.

* Confident communicator with excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.

What benefits are there?

* Work on flagship rehabilitation programmes that directly impact millions of customers.

* Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation, collaboration, and your professional development.

* Enjoy flexible working arrangements (hybrid working)

* Medical benefits

* Up to 15% EMPLOYER PENSION CONTRIBUTION

If this role sounds of interest please apply with an up to date CV and a member of our team will be in contact