Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure

About Our Client

Our client is a leading privately owned engineering consultancy specialising in civil and structural engineering, project management and cost consultancy.

With a strong focus on technical excellence, innovation and collaboration, our client delivers practical, sustainable engineering solutions across a diverse range of infrastructure projects. Its multidisciplinary approach and commitment to quality enable it to overcome complex engineering challenges and deliver successful outcomes for its clients.

Our client is committed to developing its people, fostering a supportive working environment and providing opportunities for talented professionals to grow and progress their careers.

The Role

Our client is seeking bright, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join its friendly team in Cardiff, contributing to the delivery of an exciting, multi-billion-pound programme of investment across the UK water sector during AMP8 and beyond.

Working within a dynamic team, under the guidance of Senior and Principal Engineers, you will contribute to the delivery of civil engineering designs across a varied portfolio of challenging water infrastructure projects. These may include new and replacement potable water mains, foul drainage infrastructure, Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) remediation works, sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) and conventional surface water drainage design.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical expertise while working on complex, large-scale infrastructure projects that support the delivery of essential water services and sustainable environmental improvements.

The role is varied and technically challenging, offering the opportunity to apply your problem-solving skills, contribute innovative engineering solutions and work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.

Our client values employees who take pride in their work, demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service and are motivated to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes. Equal importance is placed on employee development, with ongoing investment in technical expertise, academic achievement and professional qualifications.

Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate the following:

• At least three years’ experience in the water industry, with exposure to potable water, surface water and foul water design and/or construction.

• A degree in Civil Engineering; a Master’s degree is desirable.

• Evidence of progression towards professional qualification, or a willingness to work towards chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

• Experience in 3D design and drainage modelling software, such as MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage.

• Knowledge of water authority statutory approval processes, including Section 104 and Section 106 agreements.

• Experience with, or an understanding of, SuDS Approval Body (SAB) requirements and approval processes.

• The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritising tasks and deliverables to support effective project delivery.

• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently, use initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach to problem-solving.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join our client’s engineering team and contribute to a significant programme of investment in the UK water sector.

You will gain exposure to a diverse range of infrastructure projects, develop your technical capabilities and receive support towards your ongoing professional development and career progression.

If you are an ambitious Civil Engineer looking to broaden your experience within the water industry and progress your career with a forward-thinking engineering consultancy, we would welcome your application