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Job Title: Civil Design Engineer
Contract Details
Contract Type: Outside IR35
Day Rate: £390 - £420 per day
Location: Macclesfield (with potential site visits)
Duration: Initial 12 months, with possible extension
Job Purpose
This role involves the design of civil infrastructure for the water sector across feasibility, conceptual, and detailed design stages. The Civil Design Engineer will support the wider design team to ensure successful delivery of both design and construction projects.
You will be involved in the production and review of key design deliverables for water infrastructure projects and ensure alignment with relevant regulations, industry standards, and client specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Produce feasibility, conceptual, and detailed civil design documents.
Prepare and develop drawings using AutoCAD 2D/3D or Autodesk Civil 3D (or similar).
Generate and maintain:
Civil Design Reports
CDM Risk Registers
Thrust/anchor block drawings
Site infrastructure and pipeline support drawings
General arrangement and construction specification documents
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and CAD designers to ensure cohesive project delivery.
Review outputs from other design disciplines for alignment and accuracy.
Prepare design packs for internal and client review.
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and other statutory requirements.
Attend and participate in internal and external design review meetings.
Raise any risks, scope changes, or deadline issues to the Design Manager.
Contribute to the development of standard drawings/templates for increased project efficiency.
Perform any other reasonable duties relevant to the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
Water sector design experience is essential.
AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D experience is desirable.
Gas infrastructure design experience is a plus.
Skills and Competencies
Experience with clean and/or wastewater infrastructure design in EPC projects.
Solid understanding of UK water industry standards and specifications.
Skilled in producing design outputs such as pipelines, pumping stations, and diversion routes.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Detail-oriented, with high standards for accuracy and presentation.
Able to manage workload and meet deadlines independently or as part of a team.
Comfortable asking questions and raising design concerns when necessary.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
UK driving license and willingness to travel if required
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