Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Design Engineer

Water Resources EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeManchester, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Experience working in the water industry on clean or wastewater projects.
Understanding of relevant engineering specifications that apply to the water industry.
Knowledge and awareness of CDM 2015.
Proficiency using AutoCAD.
Competence in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and organize workload across multiple projects.
Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

Review scope and modelling documentation.
Produce and maintain the health and safety file throughout project stages, ensuring it is up to date and available at project completion, and ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process, including PCI, CCP, and DRA.
Handle technical queries and design submissions via CEMAR.
Maintain drawing registers.
Arrange pre-design and sign-off meetings via third-party request forms.
Collaborate with the internal design team, client design team, and external consultants to deliver projects.
Produce private land drawings, including land referencing, Section 6, Section 159, and Section 168 notice plans.
Produce site investigation drawings, including trial hole, coupon cut, and sample cut drawings.
Complete overview drawings using returned site investigation information.
Produce detailed design and as-laid drawings in AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures.
Liaise with the internal team to report significant hazards or scope changes.
Arrange internal design reviews with the Project Manager, Operations Manager, and Design Manager.
Delegate workload and support junior members of the design team.
Review and complete redline markups of as-laid drawings.
Request and review STAT plans.
Produce a weekly design report and present information to the Design Manager during the weekly design output meeting.

Desired Qualifications

Engineering qualifications are desirable, although relevant experience may be considered.

We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Network Plus, supporting the United Utilities contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with project managers, field teams, and client representatives to ensure designs are technically accurate, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or civil engineering design, strong CAD skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Reviewing scope & modelling documentation
Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process (PCI, CCP & DRA etc)
Technical Queries & Design Submissions via CEMAR
Drawing Registers
Arranging Pre-Design Meetings & Sign Off Meetings via Third Party Request Forms
Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects
Private Land Drawing (Land Referencing, Section 6, Section 159 & Section 168 Notice Plans)
Site Investigation Drawings (Trial Hole/Coupon Cut/Sample Cut)
Completing Overview Drawings with the returned Site Investigation Information
Competently produce detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures.
Liaising with the internal team to report any significant hazards or scope changes
Arranging internal design reviews with the Project Manager, Operations Manager & Design manager
Delegating workload & support the junior members of the design team
Reviewing and completing a redline mark up of as-laid drawings
Requesting & reviewing STAT plans
Producing a weekly design report & presenting information to the Design Manager during the weekly design output meeting.

Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered.
Experience of working in the water industry on clean/wastewater projects
Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry
Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015
Proficient user of AutoCAD
Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects
Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues

About the Company

Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Network Plus provides utility and infrastructure services across the UK, supporting the maintenance, construction, and delivery of essential services in sectors such as wastewater, power, local infrastructure, gas, telecoms, and water. It delivers end-to-end solutions for infrastructure projects, handling planning, design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, with revenue generated mainly through long-term contracts with clients like local authorities and large utility companies. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and the adoption of new technologies and methods to improve service delivery on large-scale projects that require specialized equipment and expertise. Its goal is to ensure critical infrastructure remains reliable and efficient, supporting sustainable operations and long-term client relationships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Salford, United Kingdom
Founded: 2000

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