At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative water and wastewater projects while mentoring junior engineers.
- Company: Dynamic engineering consultancy with a collaborative and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and professional development support.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career progression and a vibrant team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure while advancing your career in a thriving sector.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and 8 years' experience in infrastructure design.
An exciting opportunity is available for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the water and wastewater sector. With a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects and a supportive, collaborative team, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to take ownership of challenging projects and progress their career.
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
If you are interested in this or other Flood Risk/Drainage/Hydrology roles, please do not hesitate to contact Scarlett Maclean.
This is a permanent role.
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