Senior Civil Engineer

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

• Category: Civil Engineering

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Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer – Water Sector

Manchester or Leeds | Hybrid Working

Join GHD – A Global Leader in Engineering, Design & Environmental Consulting

Are you ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career with a company that’s shaping the future of water infrastructure? GHD is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing UK Water team. This is a technically focused role, ideal for someone passionate about delivering innovative solutions across water treatment, wastewater treatment, and clean water infrastructure projects.

About the Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of complex water sector projects. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support junior engineers, and contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient water systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects.

Conduct feasibility studies, data analysis, and technical assessments.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure project success.

Support project management activities including planning, budgeting, and reporting.

Drive innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes and solutions.

What You Bring

A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Proven experience (3–6 years) in the water sector, particularly in treatment works.

Strong technical skills in civil design and analysis.

Familiarity with UK water industry standards and regulations.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

A proactive, collaborative, and accountable approach to work.

Desirable Traits

Action-oriented and enthusiastic about tackling complex challenges.

Strong decision-making and analytical skills.

Comfortable managing complexity and ambiguity.

A team player who values empathy, humility, and continuous learning.

Why GHD?

Flexible hybrid working model.

Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

Work on impactful projects that improve communities and the environment.

Ready to make a difference in the water sector?

Apply now and help us build a more sustainable world.

Company

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GHD

Our commitments anchor us to what is truly important. They give us insights into the best ways to partner with clients like you to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Commitment is how we grew from a small engineering practice in Melbourne, Australia, in 1928 into a global professional services company today with over 11,000 employees in 160 offices on five continents.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to make water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come. This is a commitment for our children, your children, and all those who come after, and is the vision and the purpose behind all our efforts.

No matter where our work takes us around the planet, whether we’re partnering on a local initiative or a global infrastructure project, we’re helping create lasting community benefit. And that’s why our work is more than just a job — it is an unshakable belief in the future we are building.

Our employees own our business. Our projects, like our people, are diverse and global. We take the long view of the climate crisis, geopolitical shifts, industry disruption and even technological advances. Our success in growing GHD over nearly a century gives us the experience to help you unlock opportunities and protect against future shocks, without compromising your competitive edge.

Working with GHD means partnering with our innovative, multidisciplinary, and globally-connected team. Our commitment is to help you go beyond expectations and deliver sustainable outcomes. We are constantly evolving to fulfil that commitment, and we're ready to work with you to transform the areas where you work, live and play.