Senior Civil Water Engineer

About The Organisation

This established and growing engineering consultancy operates across the built environment, delivering innovative infrastructure solutions to both public and private sector clients. With a strong presence in the water sector, they are recognised for technical excellence, trusted client partnerships, and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.

Their team is made up of high-performing professionals who are passionate about shaping resilient infrastructure and supporting sustainable communities. They offer an environment where ideas are valued, leadership is encouraged, and people are supported to grow their careers.

The Role

As a Senior Water Engineer, you will take a lead role in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the three waters sector, including drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

You will combine deep technical capability with project leadership, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes from concept through to construction. This role will see you influencing solutions, mentoring engineers, and supporting the growth of the organisation’s water capability.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience in a senior water engineering role, within the three waters sector
• Strong design and delivery experience across water, wastewater, or stormwater projects
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage project delivery
• Experience managing programmes, budgets, and project quality outcomes
• Confidence building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver projects successfully to programme and budget
• Relevant Washington Accord engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Solid understanding of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act

What’s in it for You?

• Opportunity to lead meaningful water infrastructure projects that impact communities
• Ongoing professional development including leadership training and industry events
• Clear career progression pathways and potential future ownership opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where your voice is heard
• The chance to shape the future direction of a growing water sector within the business

Contact

All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact ***email_hidden*** or you can call Grant on 021449871 to find out more.