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    Senior Civil Engineer

    London, United KingdomHybridFull-time5+ yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    Senior Civil Engineer

    London | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home) | Water Sector

    Shape the future of UK water infrastructure with GHD

    The UK water sector is entering one of the most significant investment periods in decades. As AMP8 delivery gathers pace, we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join GHD's growing Water team, based in London.

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions across water and wastewater projects. You'll play a key role in the planning, design and delivery of major investment programmes, working alongside multidisciplinary teams and supporting some of the UK's leading water utility clients.

    The Opportunity

    As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll contribute to projects from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. You'll help deliver innovative engineering solutions that improve critical water and wastewater infrastructure for communities across the UK.

    You'll be involved in a wide range of projects, including:

    • Water treatment works
    • Wastewater treatment facilities
    • Pumping stations
    • Pipeline and network infrastructure
    • Stormwater management solutions
    • Water storage and distribution assets
    • Asset refurbishment and upgrade programmes
    • Nature-based and sustainable infrastructure solutions

    Working within multidisciplinary teams, you'll collaborate closely with process, mechanical, electrical, structural and environmental specialists to deliver integrated and buildable solutions.

    What You'll Do

    • Deliver civil engineering design activities across a range of water and wastewater projects.
    • Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
    • Support the development of concept, outline and detailed design solutions.
    • Undertake hydraulic and civil infrastructure design associated with treatment and network assets.
    • Coordinate design inputs across multidisciplinary project teams.
    • Support project delivery to achieve programme, budget and quality objectives.
    • Assist with construction support activities, including design reviews and technical queries.
    • Mentor and support the development of graduate and junior engineers.
    • Build and maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships.
    • Contribute to technical excellence initiatives and continuous improvement.

    About You

    We're looking for someone with approximately 5+ years of civil engineering experience, ideally gained within the UK water sector or a related infrastructure environment.

    You'll bring:

    • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
    • Experience delivering civil engineering designs for infrastructure projects.
    • Knowledge of water and wastewater assets and associated design standards.
    • Experience preparing engineering calculations, reports, specifications and technical documentation.
    • Understanding of drainage, pipelines, pumping stations and treatment infrastructure.
    • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
    • A proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery.
    • A passion for developing junior team members and sharing knowledge.

    Desirable

    • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.
    • Experience working within UK water sector frameworks.
    • Knowledge of relevant UK design standards, including Eurocodes and water industry specifications.
    • Experience supporting project delivery through design and construction phases.

    Why GHD?

    At GHD, you'll join a global team of passionate professionals committed to creating sustainable outcomes for clients and communities.

    You'll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant water infrastructure programmes while developing your career within a supportive, collaborative and technically excellent environment.

    We offer:

    • Hybrid working arrangements.
    • Competitive salary and benefits package.
    • Flexible working options.
    • Structured career development and chartership support.
    • Access to industry-leading technical specialists.
    • Opportunities to work on major AMP8 and long-term water sector programmes.
    • A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

    Join Us

    If you're a Senior Civil Engineer looking to further develop your career and play a key role in delivering the next generation of water infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply today and help us create sustainable solutions for generations to come.

    • of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months)

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Ghd

    Established in 1928 and privately owned by our people, GHD operates across five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America - and the Pacific region. We employ more than 9000 people in 200+ offices to deliver projects with high standards of safety, quality and ethics across the entire asset value chain. Driven by a client-service led culture, we connect the knowledge, skill and experience of our people with innovative practices, technical capabilities and robust systems to create lasting community benefits. Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate. We are guided by our workplace health, safety, quality and environmental management systems, which are certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance to the relevant international standards (ISO and OHSAS). In alignment with the global demands of water, energy and urbanisation, our aim is to exceed the expectations of our clients and contribute to their success.

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    Industry
    Civil Engineering
    Founded
    1928
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