Murray McIntosh Recruitment Consultancy
Reading, Berkshire
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Civil Engineer - Water Multiple Locations Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) Up to £75,000 + benefits (DOE) Full-time 37.5 hours Part-time also considered We're looking for a Senior Level / Principle Civil Engineers with strong water sector experience to join a leading design consultancy contractor. You'll work on some of the UK's most significant water and environmental infrastructure projects, helping deliver sustainable solutions that support communities and respond to climate change. With continued growth across our Water division through AMP8 and beyond, this is an opportunity to play a key role in high-profile projects while developing your career within a well-established, technically strong consultancy environment. Civil Engineer Role You'll take technical and project leadership responsibility for civil engineering design across the full project lifecycle, including: Asset planning and strategy Concept, outline and detailed design Clean water and wastewater treatment Water and wastewater networks Flood risk management and urban drainage You'll lead and mentor civil engineers, work closely with multi-disciplinary design leads, and take an active role in client engagement to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard. What we're looking for Senior-level Civil Engineer experience within water, drainage, utilities or related infrastructure Background in consultancy or client-side delivery Proven experience leading design packages and supporting junior engineers Confident in client-facing roles and collaborative project delivery Chartered or Incorporated status (ICE, CIWEM or similar) is desirable, but not essential What's on offer Salary up to £75,000, dependent on experience Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home (more office-based if preferred) 37.5-hour working week, with part-time options available Private medical cover (Bupa) Enhanced benefits at Principal level, including bonus and flexible benefits allowance Clear progression opportunities within a growing Water division Locations Roles are available across multiple UK offices, with particular demand in Brighton and Newcastle . Other locations include London, Reading, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh and more. If you're a Senior Civil Engineer looking to work on impactful water projects, develop others, and progress your career in a flexible, supportive environment, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now to start the conversation.