Lethaby & Cook Ltd

2 job(s) at Lethaby & Cook Ltd

Lethaby & Cook Ltd
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Position: Chartered Civil Engineer (Water Sector) Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £70,000 -£90,000 per annum, plus plus pension, bonus & healthcare This opportunity offers progression to directorship and calls for a civil engineer with water resources experience who wants to head up a team with a growing workload. It would suit an engineer who wants to move from a large framework consultancy to a company offering more control and influence, where individual contribution is recognised. Company Overview: A leading independent consultancy, highly rated for their heavy civil engineering, environmental and infrastructure expertise. They are a first class employer with high staff retention that offers excellent terms and conditions of employment. With over one hundred technical professionals, the practice is known for its depth of expertise and their commitment to staff development. The water services division is expanding, with increasing demand from both public and private sector clients. Your Role: You will be heading up the civil/ structural water resources team in our client's well established, multidisciplinary London office. To begin with your day to day work will be overseeing the detailed design of small reservoirs and water retaining structures, including scopes of work, specifications, and tender documentation. Reporting to the Civil Engineering Director you will be managing civil, structural, and M&E coordination across all design stages, ensuring alignment with P&DI documentation and regulatory standards. Duties will include supervising and checking the work of junior engineers, and overseeing multidisciplinary inputs within potable water storage, water supply, and wastewater treatment schemes. Profile Required: You should be a chartered civil, structural or environmental engineer with at least nine years' experience in water infrastructure. This should include work on pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, and surface water and wastewater collection systems. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as GIS, Micro Drainage, and Civil 3D is expected. Experience of multidisciplinary project environments and water sector frameworks is highly advantageous.
Lethaby & Cook Ltd
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Position: Intermediate Civil Design Engineer Location: London Salary: £45,000 -£55,000 per annum, plus plus pension & bonus This opportunity for an intermediate level civil design engineer offers training and advancement. As a member of a busy water resources team, you will provide important design and delivery assistance, whilst gaining invaluable design and delivery experience. Your Role: Working under the guidance of a Principal Engineer, your day to day work will involve contributing to the detailed design of small reservoirs and water retaining structures, including the preparation of scopes of work, specifications and tender documentation. You will assist with civil, structural and M&E coordination across all stages of design, ensuring alignment with P&ID documentation and regulatory requirements. As your confidence and experience grows, you will take on greater responsibility for reviewing design work, and helping to coordinate multidisciplinary projects across potable water storage, water supply and wastewater treatment schemes. You will receive structured training, on the job development and dedicated mentorship to support your progression towards chartered status with the ICE, with clear guidance and regular professional support. Company Overview: A leading independent consultancy, well regarded for its heavy civil engineering, environmental and infrastructure expertise. They are a first class employer with excellent staff retention and offer very good terms and conditions of employment. With over one hundred technical professionals, the practice is known for the depth of its expertise and its genuine commitment to staff development. Their workload spans ports and harbours, renewable energy, buildings, and water and environmental projects throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. The water services division continues to grow, supported by increasing demand from both public and private sector clients. Profile Required: You should hold a degree in civil or environmental engineering, preferably a 2:1 or above, and have at least four years of experience in water resources or water infrastructure related design. This should include involvement in projects such as drainage design, pumping stations, wastewater treatment facilities, surface water management or water retaining structures. Familiarity with industry standard software such as GIS, Micro Drainage and Civils 3D is desirable, although further training will be available. Experience of multidisciplinary project environments and water sector frameworks is advantageous. A thoughtful approach, a willingness to develop professionally and a clear ambition to achieve ICE chartership are essential.