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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Linear Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225766250/Design-Engineer

## About the Role

We are looking for a technically capable Civil Design Engineer with experience in civil infrastructure, ideally within the UK water or wastewater sector.

You should have:

 * Proven experience in civil engineering design.
 * Knowledge of water industry, drainage and relevant UK design standards.
 * Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or Revit.
 * An understanding of hydraulic design principles and manual calculations.
 * Experience designing concrete slabs, retaining walls and hardstandings.
 * The ability to coordinate design information and work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
 * A proactive approach to problem-solving, quality and project delivery.

BIM experience, ICE membership or Chartered status would be advantageous.

## Description

* Deliver civil and drainage designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
 * Produce technical drawings, specifications, calculations, reports and estimates.
 * Contribute to schemes involving drainage networks, clean water infrastructure and wastewater treatment facilities.
 * Work closely with clients, project managers, contractors and other design disciplines.
 * Provide technical support to junior engineers and technicians where required.
 * Assist with design programming and the wider delivery of projects from concept through to construction and commissioning.