Civil Engineer - Havant Thicket Pipeline Scheme

Havant (Site-Based) £55,000 - £65,000 + Package An opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineer to join a major infrastructure scheme delivering a 3.5km pipeline as part of the Havant Thicket project for Portsmouth Water. This is a stand out role for someone with 3-5 years' experience who wants to be involved in a live construction environment, contributing directly to both permanent and temporary works design on a technically challenging scheme. You'll be joining a well-established, multi-disciplinary team at a critical stage, with detailed design still evolving across key elements such as caisson shafts and pipe-jacked tunnels. It's a chance to have real input, not just follow drawings. Why this role stands out ·Be part of a high-profile water infrastructure project with long-term security ·Work closely with delivery teams - not stuck behind a desk ·Exposure to both design and site-based engineering challenges ·Opportunity to move onto further schemes across the Southern Water region ·Join at a key stage where your input genuinely shapes delivery The role This position is heavily design-focused but with a strong site interface. Expect to be: ·Developing design briefs and managing incoming technical queries ·Producing calculations, risk assessments, sketches and design outputs ·Working on concrete structures, shafts, and pipeline-related designs ·Supporting temporary works design to enable construction ·Visiting site regularly to liaise with engineers and review progress ·Ensuring designs are practical, efficient, and correctly implemented What's needed ·Around 3-5 years' experience within civil engineering design ·Strong understanding of structural design (Eurocodes / British Standards) ·Experience with concrete design and reinforcement detailing ·Ability to interpret ground investigation data ·Proficiency in 2D CAD and FEM software ·Confident communicator - able to engage with both design and site teams Desirable experience ·Shafts, tunnelling or trenchless works ·Temporary works (excavations, cofferdams, trench support) ·Crane platforms / piling mats ·Lifting design and construction sequencing ·Pipeline hydraulics ·Python or similar programming Location & working pattern ·Based on site in Havant (PO9) ·1 day per week flexibility available, but this is a site-led role ·Hours typically: oMon-Thurs: 08:00-18:00 oFri: 08:00-16:00 Package ·£55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience ·27 days leave + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown) ·Travel, mileage and accommodation covered where applicable Carrington West are supporting the client on this hire. If you're interested in working on a technically interesting scheme with genuine progression opportunities, get in touch to discuss further