Civil Engineer - Water

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than engineers – we’re trusted partners, innovators, and problem-solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award-winning culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability. We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients – and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

What you’ll be doing 

• Working on challenging and multiple projects simultaneously, you will have experience on engineering schemes from pre-planning through to construction, particularly in relation to Sustainable Drainage (SuDS). This can include urban redevelopment, strategic residential, flood alleviation and natural flood management schemes.

• Advising clients on planning policy around flood risk and drainage, considering the changing climate and preference for sustainable solutions.

• Delivering, supervising and managing (relative to your experience) a number of projects, and supporting the Team Leader or Principal Engineer.

• Maintaining good relationships with existing Clients and actively promoting the capability of the Company to potential new Clients.

• The role is required to work independently as necessary. It is expected that you will take an interest in yours and others development and learning as well as actively supporting the development of Graduates in the team.

What you’ll bring 

• 2+ years post graduation experience

• Knowledge of relevant software packages including Micro Drainage/Causeway Flow, AutoCAD 2D, Civils 3D (ideally)

• Drainage strategy production and knowledge of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), experience of working with Lead Local Flood Authorities.

• Understanding of Flood Risk Assessments and Nature-based Solutions

• Working knowledge of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

• Have the ability to plan and monitor workloads to achieve project demands

• Experience acting in an outward facing capacity as BWB’s representative in dealings with our clients and industry regulators

What we offer

• Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.

• Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition.

• Time Off & Flexibility – 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours.

• Health & Wellbeing – Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives.

• Growth & Development – Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions.

• Community & Connection – Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings.

Accessibility & Adjustments

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.