Location/s: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville; ES

Recruiter contact: Maria Cervantes

Overview of the Role

Senior Civil Engineer (Design Engineer) – Water Division. The role involves providing design and technical support across a suite of water treatment, distribution, wastewater and desalination projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with UK, Ireland and Spanish water utilities.

Responsibilities
- Work across multiple UK and Ireland water companies.
- Participate in multi‑disciplinary design teams for project delivery.
- Deliver excellence on all project phases: feasibility studies, detailed design, construction support and commissioning.
- Prepare design submissions to meet contractual requirements.
- Undertake concept, preliminary and detailed design studies.
- Interface and liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Candidate Specification

Essential:
- Civil Engineering degree or related qualification.
- Chartered or near chartered status (ICE or equivalent).
- Experience in water and/or wastewater engineering design.




- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of prioritising health, safety and environmental issues.
- Proactive and adaptable to changing scenarios.

Desirable:
- Strong digital capability (e.g., Civils 3D, GIS, pipeline hydraulics software).
- Experience contributing to low‑carbon solutions.

Benefits
- Competitive annual leave.
- Pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Annual professional institution subscription.
- Private medical insurance.
- Salary sacrifice options (restaurant voucher, transport card, day care voucher).
- Continuous development opportunities.
- Agile/versátil working.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Wellbeing support and access to learning resources.
- Access to employee networks for diversity and inclusion.
- Opportunities to contribute to social outcomes.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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