Senior Civil Engineer

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer Location: Falmer Contract Type: Perm – Full Time Salary: Up to £53,500 depending on skills and experience Job Overview As a Senior Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and guidance for water and/or wastewater projects. This role involves managing and delivering project designs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing expertise in design and technical solutions. You will lead or work within a team to deliver projects efficiently, accurately, and in line with the organisation’s standards. Responsibilities will include: * Follow established procedures to ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. * Take responsibility for your own health and safety, conducting risk assessments and wearing PPE as required. * Provide technical expertise on water and/or wastewater projects as part of a collaborative project team. * Assist the Principal Engineer in managing and coordinating various project activities. * Review and verify datasheets, calculations, and drawings to ensure accuracy and consistency. * Prepare comprehensive reports for project documentation and stakeholder communication. * Perform quality assurance checks to ensure project deliverables meet high standards. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex design issues, providing innovative solutions. * Proactively pursue professional development, with guidance from line managers, to enhance your skills and knowledge. * Research and apply industry best practices to support innovative standardisation efforts, including the promotion of digital design concepts. About You * MEng/BEng/BSc or HNC in Civil Engineering, Environmental, or a numerate science-related subject. * Experience in water/wastewater engineering or asset management within the UK Water Industry. * Progressing towards or already a member of a relevant professional institution. Package This role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week. Southern Water operates a hybrid approach between our Falmer office and home. We are offering a salary of up to £53,500 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including: • Company and performance-related bonus • Generous pension up to 11% company contribution • 25 days annual leave • Life assurance equal to 4x salary • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) • Health Cash Plan • Full funded eye tests • Two paid volunteering days a year • Occupational health service • Discounts with over 800 popular retailers • Digital GP service • Study support may be available for job-related qualifications • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options • Cycle to work scheme