Design Engineer

Networkplus; Worsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Engineer to develop high-quality solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role involves reviewing design documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in the water industry, strong CAD skills, and a problem-solving mindset. This position offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in the water industry on clean/wastewater projects.
• Understanding of relevant Engineering specifications for the water industry.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver design solutions for water infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure designs are compliant and accurate.
• Review and complete technical design submissions.

Skills

Strong CAD skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Proficient user of AutoCAD

Education

Engineering qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Design Engineer

Department: United Utilities

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Worsley

Description

We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Network Plus, supporting the United Utilities contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with project managers, field teams, and client representatives to ensure designs are technically accurate, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or civil engineering design, strong CAD skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing scope & modelling documentation
• Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process (PCI, CCP & DRA etc)
• Technical Queries & Design Submissions via CEMAR
• Drawing Registers
• Arranging Pre-Design Meetings & Sign Off Meetings via Third Party Request Forms
• Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects
• Private Land Drawing (Land Referencing, Section 6, Section 159 & Section 168 Notice Plans)
• Site Investigation Drawings (Trial Hole/Coupon Cut/Sample Cut)
• Completing Overview Drawings with the returned Site Investigation Information
• Competently produce detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client\'s asset design standards and procedures.
• Liaising with the internal team to report any significant hazards or scope changes
• Arranging internal design reviews with the Project Manager, Operations Manager & Design manager
• Delegating workload & support the junior members of the design team
• Reviewing and completing a redline mark up of as-laid drawings
• Requesting & reviewing STAT plans
• Producing a weekly design report & presenting information to the Design Manager during the weekly design output meeting.

Experience and Qualifications

• Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered.
• Experience of working in the water industry on clean/wastewater projects
• Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry
• Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015
• Proficient user of AutoCAD
• Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects
• Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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