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Senior Civil Engineer

Morson EdgeWarrington, Cheshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 10 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Posted
9 hours ago
AutoCADMicrosoft Office

Job Description

About the Role

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer to join their UK design team.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering the civil design elements of water industry projects as part of a multidisciplinary design team.

The role will involve leading projects or discrete packages of work, providing technical direction and supervision to junior and less experienced engineers, and contributing to the successful delivery of schemes from concept through to completion.

Location: Warrington
Working arrangements: Flexible hybrid working, combining office and remote working.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce and review design concepts, calculations, detailed designs, drawings, specifications and other technical documentation.
  • Lead projects or discrete packages of work, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and required technical standards.
  • Supervise junior members of the design team, providing technical guidance and support.
  • Support the professional development of project team members through mentoring and ongoing technical input.
  • Assist with the preparation, management and monitoring of project budgets, including resource planning, financial tracking and reporting.
  • Prepare and review feasibility studies, appraisals, assessments and other technical reports.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary design team to develop effective and practical engineering solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with the company's Integrated Management System, including Health & Safety, Environmental and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to successful project delivery from concept through to completion.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Strong technical background in the design of water and wastewater non-infrastructure works.
  • Candidates from relevant related disciplines and engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with working knowledge of engineering software such as AutoCAD.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organisational ability and the capability to produce clear, concise and technically robust reports.
  • Proven ability to lead, contribute to and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong project delivery skills, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and achieving high-quality outcomes.
  • A strong client-focused approach to service delivery.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a drive to support continuous improvement.
  • Strong focus on Health & Safety, embedding best practice into all aspects of engineering design and project delivery.

Candidates whose qualifications do not fully match the criteria but who have relevant equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.

What's in It for You?

Our client offers a competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience, together with a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Competitive Salary
  • Company car or cash allowance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Flexible lifestyle benefits
  • Financial wellbeing programme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Mental health first aiders
  • Volunteering days
  • Charity matched giving

About the Company

Our client is an established engineering and infrastructure organisation delivering essential projects across the UK.

The business provides design, engineering and infrastructure services, supporting the development, improvement and maintenance of critical infrastructure.

With a strong focus on technical excellence, innovation, safety, quality and continual improvement, the organisation provides an environment where engineers can develop their careers while contributing to technically challenging and important projects.

Equal Opportunities

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, and everyone is given the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive within the organisation.

What Next?

If you are an experienced Senior Civil Engineer looking for your next opportunity within the water and wastewater sector, we would welcome your application.

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