Senior Civil Engineer - Water

Senior Civil Engineer - Wastewater Infrastructure (Pathway to Design Manager)
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 (Depending on Experience)
Location: Falmer, Brighton (Hybrid, South of M25 focus, occasional office days)
For the first month, you will be required to attend the office for induction and team integration. After this, the role will move to a hybrid arrangement.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Project Management
Lead the detailed design and delivery of wastewater networks, including sewerage rising mains and trunk sewers.
Provide technical leadership on wastewater pipeline rehabilitation and renewals.
Ensure designs comply with Water Industry Standards, Sewerage Sector Guidance, and UK regulatory frameworks.
Desirable: understanding of hydraulic modelling, pipeline design tools, and industry software to develop cost-effective solutions.
Oversee the design, planning, and optioneering of wastewater infrastructure projects.
Mentor and review the work of engineers and technicians.
Support resourcing, programming, and provide input to fee and change control.
Engineering & Design
Develop designs for pumping stations, rising mains, and gravity sewer systems.
Conduct condition assessments and feasibility studies for wastewater asset rehabilitation.
Ensure integration with existing networks and treatment plants.
Desirable: knowledge of surge analysis, transient flow, and pressure management in pipeline systems.
Supervise the creation of technical drawings.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with water utility companies, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure project alignment.
Lead meetings with clients, local authorities, and internal teams to discuss project requirements.
Conduct site visits, surveys, and inspections as required.
Provide technical input on contractor methodologies, risk management, and construction planning.

Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
5+ years' experience in UK-based wastewater pipeline design and sewer infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of sewerage rising mains, trunk sewers, and drainage hydraulics.
Experience with design standards such as Sewerage Sector Guidance, Water UK, and BS EN standards.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., InfoWorks ICM, MicroDrainage, Epanet).
Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits.