Our client is a fast-growing infrastructure organisation delivering essential projects across the UK. Operating within the utility and social infrastructure sectors, they provide innovative, reliable solutions that support critical services and communities.
Their success is built on a collaborative team of skilled professionals who tackle complex engineering challenges with practical, forward-thinking solutions.
This opportunity sits within their Drainage Design Team, part of the Utility Infrastructure division, delivering the design, construction, and maintenance of key water and wastewater assets for major UK water companies.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior or Principal Civil Design Engineer with a strong background in utility engineering and the UK drainage sector.
You will play a key role in leading the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, construction, and commissioning. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll help deliver high-quality, practical solutions that meet both client and regulatory requirements.
Location: Wakefield (hybrid - typically 3 days in the office, flexible)
Outside IR35
37.5 - 42.5 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
·Lead and coordinate civil and drainage design activities in line with client standards
·Develop design solutions across all project stages (feasibility to detailed design)
·Manage and oversee design delivery, ensuring quality and accuracy
·Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and maintain strong client relationships
·Support planning, programming, and commercial aspects of projects
·Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
·Lead on resolving technical challenges and driving best practice across the team
·Attend and contribute to client and internal project meetings
About You
Essential:
·Degree-qualified Civil Engineer (Chartered or working towards ICE Chartership)
·Strong experience in civil design within the UK water sector
·Experience across water/wastewater projects including:
oTreatment works
oDrainage and sewer networks
oClean water infrastructure and rising mains
·Knowledge of industry standards such as CIWEM and CESWI
·Familiar with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 19650)
Desirable:
·Strong understanding of hydraulic design principles
·Experience with WIMES, HazOp / ALM processes
·Knowledge of CDM Regulations and design responsibilities
·Ability to carry out or review hydraulic calculations and profiling
What We're Looking For
·A collaborative and proactive approach
·Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
·Ability to lead by example and support team development
·A solution-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
·Commitment to professional development and staying up to date with industry standards
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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Salary description
£45.00 - £55.00 per hour