Ayesa Engineering - UK and Ireland
Senior Civil Engineer
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Position: Senior Civil Engineer – Water
Location: Flexible Hybrid working from one of our UK offices
Discipline: Water
🌍 About Ayesa
Ayesa Engineering is a global consultancy with more than 3,200 employees. Its UK & Ireland business combines the strength and resources of an international organisation with the agility and autonomy typically associated with an SME.
Operating in 16 countries across 40 disciplines, Ayesa Engineering generates annual revenues of approximately €312 million and has established a strong international reputation across a broad range of engineering sectors. Its expertise spans water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.
The UK & Ireland teams deliver technically complex and varied projects that enable professionals to develop broad expertise rather than being confined to highly specialised roles. This provides the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, technical knowledge, and career development opportunities of a well-established global consultancy.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Project Engineer - Water, you’ll lead and deliver wastewater and water treatment & distribution design packages across diverse sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and public infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead water and wastewater design and technical delivery across project stages
- Manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians
- Prepare and review calculations, technical drawings, specifications, and engineering reports
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
- Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, and project requirements
- Oversee project timelines, team resources, and deliverables
- Contribute to proposals, bids, and business development activities
- Uphold quality, safety, and sustainability standards throughout
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What You Bring
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Degree and/or Masters in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Chartered (or working toward) with ICE/IStructE, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the design and contract administration of water distribution systems, including water treatment, in the UK/Ireland
- Considerable proven experience in the design of wastewater collector systems, pumped systems and wastewater treatment
- Knowledge of the Public Works Contracts, FIDIC, local legislation and its application. Knowledge of telemetry/SCADA systems would be an advantage
- Effective communicator and team leader, able to manage multiple priorities
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
- Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
- Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
- Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
- Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
- Increased Annual Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
- Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.
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We’re Inclusive by Design
Ayesa engineering is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.
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