Civil Design Engineer

Are you a skilled civil engineer with a passion for designing sustainable infrastructure? We’re looking for a Civil Design Engineer to join our team and deliver innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment projects. Working as a key member of our Design Team, you will take responsibility for coordinating, reviewing, and developing civil design packages, ensuring every solution meets project requirements, buildability expectations, and regulatory standards.

In this role, you’ll lead the civil design scope across multiple projects, managing external consultants, liaising directly with clients, and ensuring designs integrate smoothly with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering disciplines. From feasibility assessments and technical documentation to design risk reviews and supporting construction phases, you’ll help deliver efficient, safe, and cost-effective solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle.

We're looking forward to expanding our team to Glasgow. Please note that the role requires for you to be in the office or on site at least 3 days a week.

About Browne (Non - Infrastructure)

At Browne, we are engineering with purpose.

We are a leading UK contractor delivering specialist engineering, construction and maintenance services across the water, wastewater and civil engineering sectors. From building pipelines and upgrading pumping stations to delivering complex mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) solutions, we help provide cleaner water, stronger infrastructure and more reliable services for communities across the UK.

Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of water and wastewater assets, combining civil engineering, process engineering, power systems, control systems, system integration and long-term maintenance. We work closely with our clients to deliver safe, sustainable and innovative solutions that improve operational performance and support future resilience.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning, automation or business support, there's a place for you at Browne. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we're proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.

Our teams use smart technology, technical expertise and a hands-on approach to deliver high-quality outcomes safely and efficiently. From construction and infrastructure projects to advanced control systems and commissioning, we support our clients in solving complex challenges and maintaining essential services.

Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK-based group of specialist engineering businesses.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who brings technical depth, design leadership, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and enjoy influencing the development of sustainable, practical, and innovative designs.

• Strong leadership and coordination skills, with experience overseeing external consultants and collaborating effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-focused, analytical, and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities and the organisation to manage multiple design workstreams.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Experience

• 5+ years’ civil design engineering experience, ideally within water or wastewater, including managing and reviewing external design consultants.

• Proven ability to develop civil works packages (earthworks, foundations, structures, drainage) with an understanding of construction methods, buildability, and relevant engineering standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, with proficiency in civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit) and understanding of BIM processes and collaborative design workflows.

If you're passionate about designing infrastructure that has real-world impact—and want to work in a team where your expertise helps deliver safe, sustainable, future-ready solutions—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us engineer a better tomorrow.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.