About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?
Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.
Join Our Team: Senior Civil Engineer, Design & Development team (London & South East)
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Our Engineers are important to the success of the Canal & River Trust. The role will involve designing and contributing to the planning of repairs on a diverse range of historical assets associated with the canal network. As one of our civil engineers you will complete designs of technical solutions, preparing specifications and briefing documents for our in-house construction teams.
These are extremely varied, interesting and challenging roles. Whether you are coordinating with stakeholders, delivering innovative solutions, helping to define standards and procedures, or working with our teams on the ground; you will be working to conserve and enhance our navigable waterways for future generations; keeping our canals open and alive.
We are currently looking for a Senior Civil Engineer in the London & Southeast region.
Specifically, this role will:
- Investigate, develop and specify cost effective engineering and construction solutions and where required, act as Designer for works in accordance with CDM 2015.
- Provide design support for the maintenance, repair, renewal and temporary works for delivery by both Trust‘s teams and external Contractors, taking account of all statutory, technical, operational and customer requirements.
- Provide technical support to the Trust’s waterway operations, inhouse and external contractors, volunteers, third party works, as well as contributing to standards and specifications.
Working Hours & Travel
Our Engineer vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working and collaborative meetings. Travel throughout the regional waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and meetings.
Relevant Hubs: Little Venice
The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage. Regular accessibility to this network is essential. See our canal network here: (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).
Role Overview
Our Engineers are important to the success of the Canal & River Trust. The role will involve ‘designing and contributing to the planning of repairs on a diverse range of historical assets associated with the canal network. As one of our civil engineers you will be responsible for undertaking designs of technical solutions, preparing specifications and briefing documents for our in-house construction teams, contractors and consultants. It is an extremely varied and interesting role and whether you are coordinating with various stakeholders, delivering innovative solutions or helping to define standards and procedures, you will be working to conserve and enhance our navigable waterways for future generations.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of simple designs to address defects using existing standard solutions, and bespoke solutions to more complex defects and engineering issues.
- Investigate and develop design and construction solutions ensuring best value, considering user requirements and whole life costs.
- Design and specify engineering solutions as Designer for works in accordance with CDM 2015.
- Provide design support for the maintenance and repair works delivered by the Trust’s internal teams taking account of all statutory, technical, operational and customer requirements.
- Accountable for engaging and briefing Principal Engineers, relevant stakeholders and offering specialists advice, when risks require greater consideration.
- Work within a team of Engineers and other technical specialists to design and specify engineering solutions.
- Contribute to the development and the implementation of Design Guidance, Standards and Specifications.
- Provide temporary works designs to support works delivered by our internal construction teams.
About You
You will be a motivated civil engineering professional with a strong technical foundation, practical design experience, and an interest in infrastructure. You will thrive in a collaborative team, confidently communicating technical concepts to varied audiences while contributing to sustainable, high-quality engineering solutions.
Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Professional qualification in a civil engineering discipline, i.e. Degree in Civil Engineering or associated discipline.
- Incorporated/Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience of civil engineering design and construction, preferably in a water environment - desirable.
- Knowledge and understanding of historic infrastructure, preferably in a water environment.
General Skills
- Experience of working within a diverse and multi-disciplined project team.
- Good standard of written and verbal communication with internal and external contacts and proven ability to present technical data to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficient in the use of business software e.g. MS Office. Experience of using GIS or mapping systems. Practical experience with AutoCAD - desirable.
- Confirmation of right to work in the UK (without sponsorship).
- Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle as your work will require you to reach locations not easily accessible by public transport.
Contact & Application
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at
[email protected]. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.
What We Offer
In addition to your annual base salary of £46,205 - £52,400 (depending on experience), we also offer Car Cash Allowance (£425 per month), a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. Applicants based in London will also be eligible for an outer or inner London allowance (£2,000 - £4,000).
For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1.
Learn more: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits
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Our values
We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We’ll work with you to make any necessary changes.
All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme.
At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions – without exception - are made by our hiring managers.
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us
