Civil Design Engineer (Water) - North West / Various Locations


Location
North West England with flexibility for other UK locations. Hybrid working supported, combining office collaboration with home working.
Hours
Full Time - standard working hours with flexibility as required.
Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
About the Role
Help shape the future of water infrastructure and protect the environment for generations to come. Join Tetra Tech and work on major UK water frameworks delivering innovative, sustainable solutions at scale. As a Civil Design Engineer (Water), you will play a key role in delivering wastewater and clean water network projects across major long-term UK frameworks, including a flagship programme with United Utilities. Working within a multidisciplinary team of engineers, modellers and data specialists, you will contribute to optioneering, outline and detailed design, and the production of construction-ready documentation. The role spans the full project lifecycle, supporting asset management strategies and capital delivery projects that drive improved river health, operational performance and environmental outcomes. You will directly influence the delivery of critical water infrastructure, helping to improve resilience, sustainability and service for communities across the UK. Your designs and technical input will support low-carbon, best-value solutions, while your collaboration with clients and stakeholders will ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. You will also contribute to developing future talent through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Experience
- Experience in wastewater and/or clean water network design within a consultancy or delivery environment
- Strong understanding of UK water industry standards, specifications and best practice
- Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and across complex project environments
- Experience coordinating with clients, contractors and supply chain partners
About you
- Positive, proactive approach with the ability to influence and support team performance
- Effective communication skills with the ability to understand client requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions
- Experience mentoring or supporting early-career engineers is desirable
Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline with experience in water infrastructure projects
- Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIWEM, IET, InstMC) is desirable
- Knowledge of UK water industry codes and standards is essential
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