Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Leeds or Newcastle Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home) Water Sector

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 Structural Engineer to join GHDs growing Water team based in either Leeds or Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for delivering resilient and sustainable infrastructure solutions across the water and wastewater sector. Youll play a key role in the design and delivery of major projects working alongside multidisciplinary teams and supporting some of the UKs leading water utility clients.

As a Senior Civil Structural Engineer youll contribute to the successful delivery of projects from concept and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support.

Youll be involved in a diverse range of infrastructure projects including:

• Reinforced concrete structures
• Water-retaining structures
• Buried and underground structures
• Wastewater treatment assets
• Pumping stations and hydraulic structures
• Retaining walls and foundation design
• Asset refurbishment and upgrade programmes

Working within multidisciplinary teams youll collaborate with civil structural process mechanical electrical and geotechnical specialists to develop practical innovative and buildable engineering solutions.

• Lead and undertake civil and structural design activities across water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations technical reports and design documentation.
• Deliver reinforced concrete and structural designs for water-retaining and buried structures.
• Support the technical delivery of major AMP8 programmes and capital investment schemes.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates.
• Manage project deliverables to quality programme and budget requirements.
• Engage confidently with clients contractors and internal project teams.
• Contribute to work-winning activities and technical excellence initiatives.

Were looking for someone with approximately 5 years experience in civil and structural engineering ideally gained within the UK water sector.

Youll bring:

• Experience designing reinforced concrete structures.
• Knowledge of water-retaining structures tanks chambers and buried assets.
• Experience in the water and wastewater sector.
• Understanding of retaining wall and foundation design.
• Experience preparing and checking engineering calculations reports and technical specifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative approach and passion for developing others.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership.
• Experience working within major UK water frameworks.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes British Standards and water industry design standards.

At GHD youll join a global team of passionate professionals committed to delivering lasting community benefit. Youll have the opportunity to work on some of the UKs most significant water infrastructure programmes while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

We offer:

• Hybrid working (typically 2 days per week working from home)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Structured career development and chartership support
• Access to industry-leading technical specialists
• Opportunities to work on major AMP8 and long-term water sector programmes

If youre a Civil Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and help deliver the next generation of water infrastructure wed love to hear from you.

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