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Civil Design Engineer

On-site in the UK·Added 4 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Skanska UK

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Overview

Requirements

Work on-site in the UK
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Nice to have

Water Sector

The role

External closing date:

Saturday, October 31, 2026 At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Infrastructure function working on our Anglian Water Project. Through our role in the @one Alliance, we're helping Anglian Water deliver a £2.6 billion investment in vital infrastructure. From civil works to water treatment facilities, this programme strengthens environmental protection across the East of England - safeguarding water resources for generations to come.

We are currently looking for an Civil Design Engineer who will develop compliant, safe and sustainable solutions for potable water and wastewater projects, supporting design from feasibility to detailed design in a collaborative Design and Build environment.

As the Civil Design Engineer, you will:

Experience in the water sector and in delivering capital projects would be advantageous.A BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering (minimum 2:1) from a recognised university is preferred, though not essential.Good knowledge and practical experience of design calculations for infrastructure projects, including pipe design and bedding, thrust blocks, manholes, shaft tanks and buried attenuation structures, using British Standards, Eurocodes and other recognised guidance such as CIRIA and BRE.Experience of working in a Design and Build environment would be beneficial, but is not essential.Progress towards Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution, such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (CEng MICE), would be desirable.

We are looking for:

Experience delivering projects or coordinating complex activities to achieve planned outcomes.

Strong stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and honest approach.Proactive, accountable, and driven to improve performance.Confident using IT systems and open to adopting new technology.Resilient, adaptable, and willing to travel across the region; construction sector experience is a plus.

What we offer:

* 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
* Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
* Professional development
* Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.