Senior Civil Engineers

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer with expertise in wastewater pipeline design to join their team in the UK. This role involves the design and delivery of wastewater networks and the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and 2-6 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and chances for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured career development

Exposure to major projects

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of proven UK-based wastewater pipeline design experience.
• Strong understanding of sewerage systems, rising mains, trunk sewers, and drainage hydraulics.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design wastewater networks including rising mains and trunk sewers.
• Assist with feasibility studies and condition assessments of wastewater assets.
• Liaise with water companies, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

Skills

UK-based wastewater pipeline design experience

Understanding of sewerage systems

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Knowledge of drainage hydraulics

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoWorks ICM

MicroDrainage

EPANET

Job description

Job Title:
Civil Engineer – Wastewater Infrastructure

Salary: £40,000 – £75,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Brighton or Slough (hybrid working)
Type: Permanent, hybrid

About the Role

Our client is expanding its detailed design team and is seeking a Civil Engineer with strong UK-based wastewater pipeline design experience.

This role focuses on the design and delivery of wastewater networks, rehabilitation schemes, and associated infrastructure assets.

For the first month, the successful candidate will attend the Slough office for induction and to embed with the team. After this period, the role will move to the standard hybrid working arrangement.

About the Client

Our client is a growing UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in wastewater and water infrastructure design. They work closely with water companies, contractors, and regulatory bodies to deliver compliant and technically robust infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery & Design

• Design wastewater networks including rising mains, trunk sewers, and gravity systems.
• Support pipeline rehabilitation and renewal schemes.
• Assist with feasibility studies and condition assessments of wastewater assets.
• Ensure compliance with Sewerage Sector Guidance, Water UK standards, and relevant UK regulations.
• Support the integration of new designs with existing networks and treatment facilities.
• Assist with the supervision of technical drawings.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with water companies, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Attend technical meetings alongside senior engineers.
• Support site visits, surveys, and inspections.
• Provide technical input into construction methodologies and risk management discussions.

What Our Client is Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2-6 years of proven UK-based wastewater pipeline design experience.
• Strong understanding of sewerage systems, rising mains, trunk sewers, and drainage hydraulics.
• Experience working to Sewerage Sector Guidance and UK water industry standards.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modelling software such as InfoWorks ICM, MicroDrainage, or EPANET.
• Full UK driving licence.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary of £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working model.
• Structured career development and technical progression.
• Exposure to major UK wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
• Ongoing professional development.

Eligibility

• Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Unfortunately, our client is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
• UK-based wastewater design experience is essential.
• Ability to attend the Slough office during the initial induction period.

Opportunity for Growth

This role offers long-term progression within a growing consultancy, with opportunities to take on increased technical responsibility and work on complex, high-value infrastructure schemes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.