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Civil/Senior/Principal Design Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 17 December 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 January 2026
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 0RS
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Rullion
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PR/354514_1766005030

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Summary

Civil Design Engineer/Senior Civil Design Engineer/ Principal Civil Design Engineer - Water

Location: North West/Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent Or Contract (Outside IR35) - Full Time

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer - Water to produce high-quality civil engineering design deliverables across the regulated water industry. You will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient designs, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of CAD technicians.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce civil engineering design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

  • Prepare design calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and design risk assessments

  • Deliver designs in accordance with relevant technical, professional, and water company standards

  • Carry out hydraulic calculations and prepare hydraulic profiles

  • Direct, mentor, and develop CAD technicians

  • Ensure all design changes are fully implemented, recorded, and controlled

  • Work in line with formal design processes and procedures

  • Assist with estimating design hours and input into project planning

  • Attend and present at design meetings and project presentations

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 5-10 years' relevant design experience within the regulated water industry

  • Experience producing designs for water sector projects

  • Background as a Graduate Engineer, HND-qualified, or significant experience gained from technician level

  • Strong IT skills

  • Registered with a professional body and working towards Chartered Engineer status

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng)

  • Experience in carrying out hydraulic calculations and preparing hydraulic profiles

  • Experience in both clean water and wastewater projects

  • Experience in infrastructure and non-infrastructure design

  • Involvement in both outline and detailed design stages

  • Awareness of construction methods and materials

  • Strong knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices

  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Apply now to join a team delivering essential water infrastructure projects

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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