We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Principal Civil Design Engineer to join our Southern Division with flexible working available.
Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure
At MWH Treatment, we're looking for a talented Principal Civil Design Engineer to provide technical leadership on some of the UK's most significant water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to take ownership of complex design solutions, influence project strategy, mentor engineering teams, and help deliver innovative, sustainable and cost-effective outcomes for our clients.
As a recognised technical expert, you will lead the development and assurance of civil engineering designs, support major project bids, and play a key role in maintaining engineering excellence across the business.
The Role
As a Principal Civil Design Engineer, you will provide authoritative technical leadership across a portfolio of projects, ensuring designs are safe, compliant, buildable and commercially sound.
Working closely with Discipline Leads, Chief Engineers, Project Managers, clients, suppliers and construction teams, you will guide projects from initial concept through to delivery while driving quality, innovation and best practice throughout the design process.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of complex civil engineering designs within the water and wastewater sector.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Develop innovative, practical and risk-balanced engineering solutions.
- Ensure all designs are safe, sustainable, compliant, buildable and cost-effective.
- Produce, review and approve design documentation, calculations, specifications and drawings.
- Support major project bids and contribute to successful project outcomes.
- Act as a technical reviewer and maintain robust engineering governance and quality standards.
- Manage technical delivery from broad project briefs, balancing programme, cost, quality and resource requirements.
- Identify and address technical risks early, ensuring timely resolution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors and supply chain partners.
- Mentor, coach and develop engineers, helping to strengthen technical capability across the business.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, customer focus and engineering excellence.
About You
You'll be an experienced civil engineer with strong technical expertise and a proven track record of leading the design and delivery of complex water sector projects.
Essential
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (BEng, MEng or equivalent).
- Significant experience within the UK water and wastewater industry.
- Strong understanding of water and sewage treatment principles and associated civil infrastructure.
- Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary engineering design projects.
- Ability to develop practical, efficient and economic engineering solutions and plant layouts.
- Broad understanding of related engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, process engineering and project management.
- Excellent technical judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities with confidence presenting technical solutions to clients and project teams.
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver quality outcomes to programme.
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
- Experience acting as a design reviewer, approver or technical signatory.
- Established network within the UK water sector.
- Experience managing or mentoring engineering teams.
- Knowledge of relevant UK water industry standards, specifications and regulations.
Why Join MWH Treatment?
- Work on high-profile water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK.
- Influence major engineering decisions and technical standards.
- Lead and develop talented engineering teams.
- Be part of a collaborative business committed to innovation, sustainability and engineering excellence.
- Enjoy genuine opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
About Us
At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.
As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don’t just tick boxes; we live these values every day.
What MWH offer
Packages include -
A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
Principal Civil Design Engineer - South Division employer: MWH Treatment
MWH Treatment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Morestead Road site where you can thrive in your role as a General Foreman. We prioritise employee growth and well-being, providing comprehensive benefits such as hybrid working options, generous holiday allowances, and health insurance, all while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional development in the water sector.
