Civil Engineer - Hydraulics

Civil Engineer - Hydraulics
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £42,000 - £58,000

Are you a Civil Engineer with hydraulic design or modelling experience looking to develop further within the water sector? This Gateshead role offers specialist work across water and wastewater infrastructure, combining hydraulic analysis with practical engineering design within a smaller, growing consultancy.

The Opportunity

A growing engineering consultancy is looking for a Civil Engineer - Hydraulics to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will work across hydraulic design, modelling and analysis, using engineering data to develop practical solutions alongside multidisciplinary design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake hydraulic design, modelling and analysis
Support water, wastewater, pipeline and drainage network projects
Prepare calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation
Interpret modelling results and engineering data to develop practical solutions
Work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ensure designs comply with BMS, CDM and relevant industry standards
Support project delivery and communicate with clients and stakeholders

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Experience in hydraulic design or analysis
Understanding of pipelines, drainage networks and water infrastructure
Experience with hydraulic modelling and engineering design software
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Full UK driving licence
Commitment to professional development and Chartership

Why Apply?

This Civil Engineer - Hydraulics role offers the chance to deepen your hydraulic modelling and design expertise across varied water projects within a growing consultancy. The salary is £42,000 - £58,000, alongside discretionary bonus, pension, 25 days' holiday, professional membership support and flexible working.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

If this role feels close but not quite perfect, please do not be put off from applying. I specialise in Civil Engineering, Water and Flood Risk recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.