Water Engineer | Manchester

Are you a Water Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a leading engineering design consultancy?

We're working with a well-established and growing consultancy that is expanding its Water team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, drainage and water-related projects across the UK, helping to deliver sustainable solutions that make a real impact.

Role

As a Water Engineer, you'll be involved in the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders to develop innovative and practical engineering solutions.

Key responsibilities

  • Design and deliver water and wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Produce technical reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications
  • Undertake drainage and flood risk assessments
  • Collaborate with clients, local authorities, and project teams
  • Support project delivery, programme management, and technical excellence
  • Contribute to sustainable and resilient engineering solutions

What they're looking for

  • Experience within water engineering, drainage, or civil infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of UK design standards and industry guidance
  • Experience using relevant design software and modelling tools
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Working towards or already holding professional accreditation (ICE, CIWEM or similar)

What's on offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Structured career progression and professional development
  • Support towards chartership and continued CPD
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment