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Civil Design Engineer – Water
Location: Manchester
A leading engineering design consultancy is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join a friendly and technically strong civil design team. The role offers exposure to a variety of water-sector projects, including clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure schemes, with occasional site visits and a supportive hybrid working model.
About the Role
The Civil Design Engineer will produce high-quality civil engineering design deliverables for water-sector assets, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance across all assigned design packages. Work will span outline and detailed design, providing strong technical exposure within a multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce civil design calculations, drawings, and deliverables.
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Provide outputs that meet all safety and quality requirements.
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Direct and support CAD technicians.
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Prepare design risk assessments, reports, and specifications.
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Ensure compliance with professional and water company standards.
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Implement and record design changes as required.
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Follow formal processes and procedures.
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Assist with estimating design hours.
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Attend and contribute to meetings and design reviews.
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Minimum 5 years’ design experience in the regulated water industry.
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Experience producing hydraulic calculations and profiles.
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Graduate, HND, or equivalent experience from Technician level.
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Good IT proficiency.
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Registered with a professional body and working toward chartership.
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Strong organisation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
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Chartered Engineer.
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Experience across clean and wastewater schemes.
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Experience with infrastructure and non-infrastructure designs.
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Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
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Understanding of engineering drawing practices.
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Full driving licence and vehicle access.
Key Skills
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Communication, problem solving, results focus, technical capability, and ability to develop self and others.
