Civil Design Engineer (Water)

Civil Design Engineer (Water)

Posted 4 days ago by RPS on Linkedin

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Kirkintilloch, Scotland, United Kingdom

Summary: The Civil Design Engineer role focuses on delivering water and wastewater infrastructure design projects for Scottish Water and their partners, based in Scotland. The position involves leading design efforts, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and contributing to various frameworks across the UK water industry. The role emphasizes innovation and teamwork to meet client needs while making a significant impact on communities. Candidates will have opportunities for professional development within a supportive and diverse environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead design engineer on small to medium size projects, coordinating internal multi-discipline design teams and client interfaces.
  • Create outline and detailed designs, along with construction-ready documentation.
  • Generate design calculations, reports, drawings, and other deliverables.
  • Provide technical decisions at key design stages for water and wastewater utility projects.
  • Interact with clients to understand their specific needs and preferences.
  • Collaborate with contractors, the supply chain, and various project stakeholders.
  • Oversee or manage design staff and mentor junior team members.
  • Support the coordination of environmental, geotechnical, civil, or other specialist disciplines.
  • Maintain up-to-date technical and industry knowledge.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in civil engineering with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Demonstrable experience in hydraulic design of water pipelines, sewers, trunk mains, and pump stations.
  • Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or actively working towards it.
  • Good understanding of CDM regulations and relevant British Standards.
  • Proactive in proposing new approaches to problem-solving.
  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Kirkintilloch

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other