Civil Design Engineer

CompanyKintec Global Recruitment

LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/20/2026

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Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£46,100 (£23.64 per hour)

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Description

Job Title

Senior Civil Design Engineer – Water

Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Work Arrangement

Office-based with occasional site visits; hybrid working available

Job Overview

Deliver high-quality civil engineering design for water-sector projects
Support junior team members and CAD technicians
Ensure outputs meet safety, quality, and technical standards
Contribute to multidisciplinary coordination across all project phases

Key Responsibilities

Provide civil engineering design deliverables that meet safety and quality requirements
Identify efficient design solutions from project scopes and site visits and communicate clearly
Direct and support CAD technicians, junior designers, and graduates
Prepare design risk assessments, reports, and specifications
Ensure design complies with technical, professional, and industry standards
Implement and record project changes for design packages
Follow formal processes and procedures for all design work

Estimate hours required for design packages and support programme planning

Attend and present designs at HAZOP, ALM, KM, and other design review meetings

Required Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 10 years’ civil design experience in the regulated UK water industry
Experience delivering hydraulic calculations and hydraulic profiles
Graduate, HND, or significant experience from technician level
Good IT proficiency and familiarity with design tools
Registered with a professional body and working toward chartership
Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Chartered Engineer
Experience across clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure assets
Experience producing outline and detailed civil design deliverables
Awareness of construction methods and materials
Knowledge of engineering drawing practices
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Key Skills

Strong technical capability
Communication and stakeholder engagement

Problem solving and results-focused

Leadership and mentoring of junior staff

Commitment to personal development and team growth

Why Consider This Role

Work on a diverse range of clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects
Lead and mentor junior team members while developing civil engineering solutions
Contribute to multidisciplinary design coordination and project delivery
Join a respected and growing civil engineering team in Manchester