Senior Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater

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Senior Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to contribute to the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role will suit a technically capable professional who can lead civil engineering design activities, support project delivery and provide effective guidance to colleagues and clients.

You will be involved in projects from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, construction and handover. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will help develop practical, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for clean water, wastewater treatment, networks, pumping stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the civil engineering design of water and wastewater schemes.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, calculations, drawings and schedules.
  • Coordinate design work with mechanical, electrical, process, structural and environmental disciplines.
  • Provide technical input to feasibility studies, optioneering, surveys, planning submissions and construction support.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, health and safety requirements and client specifications.
  • Support project planning, programming, risk management, cost control and resource allocation.
  • Mentor graduate and developing engineers, sharing technical knowledge and promoting best practice.
  • Attend site visits, design reviews, progress meetings and stakeholder consultations as required.

About you

You will be a professionally qualified Civil Engineer, ideally holding Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, with substantial experience in the water or wastewater sector. A degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering is required, together with a strong understanding of relevant design codes, industry guidance and construction methods.

Experience using appropriate design and project management software is desirable, as is familiarity with NEC contracts and regulated utility frameworks. You should be confident reviewing technical work, managing competing priorities and communicating clearly with clients, contractors and internal teams.

What is offered

This position provides the opportunity to work on technically challenging and environmentally important infrastructure projects, with professional development, varied responsibilities and a supportive engineering environment. Flexible working arrangements may be available, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

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Added 02/11/2026
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Senior Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater

Newport News, Virginia, United States of America Permanent Wastewater

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