GHD Group Pty Ltd
Senior Civil Engineer
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SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Manchester | 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 Manchester.
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.
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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.
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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.
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