Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

In this role you will provide technical leadership for a portfolio of water and wastewater projects, ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective designs that meet standards and sustainability goals. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovations in digital engineering and low‑carbon design. The position sits within the Anglian Water alliance, contributing to a major capital programme in the East of England. This is an opportunity to shape sustainable water infrastructure and advance professional growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary up to 65,000 plus car allowance
• Hybrid and flexible working (typically no more than 2 days per week in Peterborough or Norwich)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Share incentive plan
• Enhanced family leave package (maternity/adoption) and paternity/partner leave

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design activities on water and wastewater treatment projects
• Review and approve calculations, drawings, specifications, and 3D models
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and Anglian Water specifications
• Manage design risk and champion health & safety throughout the project lifecycle
• Support construction teams with technical expertise and buildability assessments
• Develop innovative and repeatable engineering solutions, including modular and offsite construction
• Work closely with BIM specialists and multidisciplinary design teams
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting chartership progression
• Drive continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practice
• Promote sustainability, carbon reduction, and environmentally responsible design solutions

Key requirements

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Significant civil design experience within the UK water sector
• Strong understanding of Design & Build project environments
• Experience in reinforced concrete design and water-retaining structures
• Knowledge of drainage systems, buried pipelines, ground engineering, and site infrastructure
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering designs and technical documentation
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and design-related health & safety requirements
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities
• Ideally Chartered (ICE or IStructE) or working towards chartership
• Experience with BIM and 3D design environments
• Knowledge of steel and masonry design
• Interest in digital engineering, offsite construction, and sustainable design practices

• leadership and team mentorship
• cross-functional collaboration
• effective communication
• BIM and 3D design environments
• reinforced concrete design
• water and wastewater infrastructure design

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