Senior Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Senior Civil Engineer (Contract) – Water Infrastructure | Reading | 6+ Months

We’re partnering with a prestigious global consultancy that has recently secured a major contract in the water industry. Due to this exciting win, they’re seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join their team in Reading on a minimum 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension.

We are primarily looking for expertise in wastewater infrastructure (pipelines), but candidates with clean water infrastructure experience will also be considered. This role is crucial to their intelligent client model, supporting ambitious capital investment plans.

What You’ll Do:

Working under the direction of a Principal Engineer, you’ll provide essential civil engineering expertise to:

Oversee project development to meet needs with best-value solutions across the network.
Mitigate project risks to reduce programme and project delivery costs.
Provide design sign-off between Asset Management and Capital Delivery departments.
Ensure Technical Assurance for projects during Delivery, Commissioning, and Handover of Assets.
Ensure compliance with scope requirements, asset standards, legislation, and design expectations, following delivery process models, including CDM Regulations, Health, Safety, and Welfare.

What You’ll Bring:

Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering.
Chartered Status or equivalent, and membership of a relevant professional institution.
Minimum 10 years of post-graduate experience in Civil Engineering.
At least 3 years of experience in the water industry, specifically on relevant infrastructure projects.
Demonstrable ability to operate at a senior level.
Extensive leadership experience, including managing teams of 10 or more in comparable settings.
Proven track record of providing thought leadership and strategic oversight, ensuring technical and delivery excellence.
Empowerment to review and sign off team outputs before client submission.

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