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.