Senior/Principle Civil Design Engineer - Water Projects (AMP8 Framework)
Location: Roles across the midlands (hybrid working)
Rate: £60 p/h - Outside IR35/LTD Company (all in)
Duration: 12Months+/Ongoing
Industry: Water/Wastewater treatment (Must have 10+ years experience in this field)
Positions: 2-3
Overview:
We are seeking Senior & Principle Civil Design Engineer's with strong experience in the water/wastewater sector to support high-profile projects as part of the AMP8 investment programme. This role is embedded within a multidisciplinary engineering team and focuses on delivering design and technical assurance for water and wastewater treatment schemes across multiple Water/wastewater authorities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to long-term, sustainable water infrastructure improvements through technically rewarding project work in a flexible and collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities:
·Deliver mechanical design solutions for complex water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.
·Provide engineering input across all design stages - including concept, feasibility, optioneering, and preliminary design.
·Carry out condition assessments, asset surveys, and root cause analysis for plant and equipment failures.
·Detailed design and civil calculations for multiple processes attached to Water/Wastewater treatment facilities
·Contribute to whole-life cost analysis, project briefs, and technical reports.
·Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to resolve mechanical challenges on operational assets.
·Ensure all solutions are technically robust, compliant with regulations, and aligned with best practices in the water industry.
·Support project delivery and commissioning phases through technical review and assurance.
Requirements:
·Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering
·Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant professional institution (e.g., IMechE) preferred.
·10 + years' Water/Wastewater experience.
·Experience delivering mechanical design work in the Water/Wastewater industry.
·Familiarity with AMP7 or AMP8 frameworks
·Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to engineering delivery.
Desirable Background:
Candidates who have previously worked on frameworks for UK water utilities such as:
·Thames Water
·Wessex Water
·Welsh Water
·Northern Ireland Water
·Anglian Water
·Severn Trent
·United Utilities
·Southern Water
·South West Water
·Northumbrian Water
will be at a distinct advantage.
If you're an experienced Civil engineer looking to apply your expertise to vital UK water infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you
