Civil Design Engineer - #1676771
Kennet Recruitment Solutions
Civil Design Engineer
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to join a dynamic and growing team, delivering critical mainline rehabilitation projects for a major utilities organisation, across the midlands. You’ll play a pivotal role in the design and technical leadership of key infrastructure renewal schemes — from feasibility through to detailed design — ensuring network resilience, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and produce detailed civil designs for the rehabilitation of water and wastewater mainlines.
- Prepare design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and risk assessments.
- Support client engagement with Severn Trent and other key stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet operational and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including geotechnical, hydraulic, and construction specialists.
- Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and programme delivery in line with AMP cycles and framework agreements.
- Champion innovative, sustainable, and low-carbon design practices.
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
Candidate requirements:
- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent); working towards or holding CEng or IEng status desirable.
- Strong background in water sector projects, ideally with direct experience of mainline rehabilitation and trenchless technologies (e.g., CIPP lining, pipe bursting, sliplining).
- Proficient with civil engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, or similar).
- Excellent understanding of CDM Regulations, design risk management, and UKWIR standards.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality design outputs under tight deadlines.
- Confident communicator with excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
What benefits are there?
- Work on flagship rehabilitation programmes that directly impact millions of customers.
- Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation, collaboration, and your professional development.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements (hybrid working)
- Medical benefits
- Up to 15% EMPLOYER PENSION CONTRIBUTION
If this role sounds of interest please apply with an up to date CV and a member of our team will be in contact!
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