Civil Design Technical Lead

Are you a technically skilled civil engineer with a passion for delivering integrated, sustainable solutions? We’re looking for a Civil Design Technical Lead to take ownership of civil and structural design elements for water and wastewater treatment projects.

You’ll manage external consultants, review designs for compliance and buildability, and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. From feasibility studies to detailed design and commissioning support, this role offers variety and impact—perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with strong coordination skills.

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office 2-3 times a week. The contractual office base is flexible and can be either Ilkeston, Apsley or Glasgow. This can be discussed further at interview. The weekly contractual hours for the role is 40.

About Browne

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

• A detail-oriented engineer with strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Excellent communicator who can engage effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in civil design engineering in the water/wastewater sector
• Proven ability to manage and review external consultants and civil works packages.
• Knowledge of civil engineering standards, construction methods, and buildability principles.
• Degree in Civil Engineering; proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, or similar.
• Understanding of BIM processes and collaborative design environments.
• Chartered status (or working towards) and experience in sustainable design desirable.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of our Design Team, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your expertise to Enisca Browne.

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.