Civil Engineer – Water Metering

Job Title:

Civil Engineer – Water Metering 

Location:

Northwest England (Manchester)

Salary:

Competitive rates and progression 

Van, fuel card and tools provided 

Role Overview

We are recruiting Civil Engineers to support delivery of the Smart Metering Programme, a key investment programme focused on reducing leakage, improving network resilience.

The role involves undertaking civil activities, and reinstatement in the public highway. All works must be delivered in accordance with technical standards, Street Works legislation, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver smart meter installations to specifications
• Undertake associated civil works including excavation, pipe exposure, chamber alterations, and reinstatement
• Carry out works safely and compliantly as a NRSWA qualified Civil Operative
• Ensure all reinstatements meet SROH asset standards
• Identify and report defects, leakage issues, legacy installations, or network anomalies in line with process
• Accurately complete job records, asset updates, handheld device inputs, and smart meter commissioning documentation
• Liaise professionally with customers, supervisors and partners 
• Maintain vehicles, tools, plant, and PPE to company standards

Required Qualifications & Skills 

• NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) – Civil Operative 
• CSCS Card (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• EUSR registration (utilities related modules)
• Proven experience in water utilities and Highways.
• Competency in excavation, backfilling, reinstatement.
• EUSR registration (utilities related modules)
• Strong understanding of working safely on live water networks and within public highways

Personal Attributes

• Strong safety-first attitude
• Reliable, self-motivated, and organised
• Comfortable working to productivity targets and programme deadlines
• Professional and courteous 
• Flexible and adaptable to changing programme priorities