Civil Engineer - Water
23 days ago
London
Terra Recruitment is proud to be partnering exclusively with a global engineering consultancy undertaking a major UK expansion programme. As they build out their water sector capability across multiple regions, we are seeking talented Civil Engineers (across all seniorities) to join high-performing teams delivering some of the UK's most critical water infrastructure projects. The opportunity • Join an internationally recognised consultancy expanding their UK water sector footprint across multiple new regional offices, • Work across the full project lifecycle - from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, procurement support and construction delivery, • Contribute to AMP8 frameworks, long-term partnering agreements and standalone commissions for major UK water companies, • Benefit from genuine career development pathways, mentoring from sector-leading engineers, and a clear route to Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM), • Engage in multi-disciplinary project delivery alongside process, structural, mechanical, and environmental specialists Key responsibilities • Lead or support the technical design of water and wastewater infrastructure, including clean water treatment works, pumping stations, service reservoirs, trunk mains, and distribution networks, • Produce and review detailed engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and contract documentation to adoptable standards, • Undertake hydraulic analysis and network modelling to inform design decisions for both water distribution and sewer systems, • Engage directly with water company clients to manage briefs, reviews and technical queries, • Coordinate with surveyors, planners, and environmental consultants to progress projects through planning and regulatory approvals, • Support construction teams during the delivery phase through site visits, RFI responses, and as-built verification, • Contribute to business development activities including bid writing, technical proposals, and client presentations, • Assist in mentoring junior engineers and graduate staff within the team What we're looking for • Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline, • Demonstrable experience working within the UK water or wastewater sector, • Solid understanding of UK water industry standards and design codes, • Strong written and verbal communication for client-facing work, • Full UK driving licence (site visits required) Package & benefits • Competitive salary benchmarked to market rate, • Hybrid working, • Professional membership fees paid and active support for chartership, • Company pension with enhanced employer contributions, • 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays with buy/sell scheme, • Private healthcare, life assurance, and wellbeing benefits, • Clear internal progression framework with regular structured reviews