At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a dynamic team.
- Company: Leading civil engineering firm based in London with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and professional development support.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career progression and technical leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential infrastructure while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and around 8 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
- Principal Civil Engineer
- The Benefits
- Competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000
- Flexible and remote working options
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employer pension contribution and life insurance
- Professional development and chartership support
- Clear opportunities for career progression
The Role
As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, working alongside multidisciplinary teams and supporting clients throughout the project lifecycle.
You will undertake infrastructure design, coordinate technical deliverables, review engineering solutions, and provide technical guidance to junior colleagues.
The Principal Civil Engineer will also contribute to project planning, technical reporting and stakeholder coordination, ensuring designs meet relevant standards, budgets and programme requirements.
Requirements for the Principal Civil Engineer
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Around 8 years' experience in civil engineering and infrastructure design.
- Experience delivering projects within water, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure.
- Strong technical knowledge of pipelines, drainage, earthworks, and civil infrastructure.
- Experience producing design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
- Working towards or holding CEng status (ICE).
- Full UK driving licence
- Full right to work in the UK
- Live within a commutable distance to the London office
This is a permanent role.
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