Principal Civil Pipeline Engineer in Birmingham

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a Civil Pipeline Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative projects? We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Civil Pipeline Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D & AT) Practice. You’ll be part of a talented, multidisciplinary team delivering cutting edge projects to our Water market clients. As a key member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure. We’re committed to providing industry‑leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client‑side and construction‑phase support. Become part of a team where every voice matters and together we can tackle our clients’ toughest challenges. This position is based in our Birmingham, Bristol or Derby offices.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development. As a Principal Civil Pipeline Engineer in the D & AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate or manage a team of Civil Pipeline engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels.
• Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for Civil Pipeline aspects of complex multi‑disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related teams.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Civil Pipeline Engineering capabilities within the local team.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Provide technical support for bid proposals.
• Work closely with a multi‑disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of own work as well as others.

About you

The ideal candidate would be a well‑rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing a Civil Pipeline engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Requires strong knowledge and practical experience in pipeline design including construction, rehabilitation, condition assessment, commissioning, operation, and maintenance.
• Practical knowledge of current UK and international design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance e.g. HADES and Varism.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.

Rewards & benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. You will have opportunities for training and professional development and a hybrid working culture to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.