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GHD

Senior Civil Structural Engineer

GHD

Senior Civil Structural Engineer in the UK's water sector designing and delivering resilient infrastructure. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support major water utility clients' projects.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLeeds • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering with a focus on reinforced concrete design for water-retaining and buried structures. Proven ability to manage project deliverables while mentoring junior engineers and engaging effectively with clients and project teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil And Structural EngineeringReinforced Concrete DesignWater And Wastewater Sector ExperienceEngineering Calculations And Technical ReportsClient Engagement

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Hard Skills
Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringReinforced Concrete StructuresWater-Retaining StructuresEngineering CalculationsTechnical ReportsFoundation DesignRetaining Wall DesignDesign DocumentationProject Management
Soft Skills
MentoringClient EngagementTeam CollaborationCommunication
Industry Keywords
UK Water SectorWater And Wastewater ProjectsAMP8 ProgrammesCapital Investment SchemesTechnical Excellence Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and undertake civil and structural design activities across water and wastewater projects.
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports and design documentation.
  • Deliver reinforced concrete and structural designs for water-retaining and buried structures.
  • Support the technical delivery of major AMP8 programmes and capital investment schemes.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates.
  • Manage project deliverables to quality, programme and budget requirements.
  • Engage confidently with clients, contractors and internal project teams.
  • Contribute to work-winning activities and technical excellence initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Approximately 5+ years' experience in civil and structural engineering, ideally gained within the UK water sector.
  • Experience designing reinforced concrete structures.
  • Knowledge of water-retaining structures, tanks, chambers and buried assets.
  • Experience in the water and wastewater sector.
  • Understanding of retaining wall and foundation design.
  • Experience preparing and checking engineering calculations, reports and technical specifications.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working (typically 2 days per week working from home)
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Structured career development and chartership support
  • Access to industry-leading technical specialists
  • Opportunities to work on major AMP8 and long-term water sector programmes