At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative civil engineering projects in the water sector, ensuring technical excellence and sustainability.
- Company: Fast-growing design consultancy with a collaborative and quality-driven culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, rapid career progression, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of civil engineering while making a real impact on water infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and significant experience in water-related projects.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
- Associate / Principal Civil Engineer
- Hybrid role - working from home and site visits
Our client is a fast-growing design and engineering consultancy working across the water sector.
With offices in Glasgow and London, they pride themselves on their quality-driven, collaborative culture.
They are ambitious, agile, and committed to building a business that delivers long-term value to clients, employees, and partners.
They are now looking for a proactive Associate/Principal Civil Engineer to support the delivery of major water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects.
You will play a central role in shaping project outcomes and driving design quality across multidisciplinary teams.
Our client takes pride in being a small-sized company that provides the ideal environment for professionals seeking rapid career progression.
Their commitment to growth means you can be at the forefront of exciting developments in the water industry and enjoy the rewards that come with it.
We encourage prospective candidates to review our Company Principles, which serve as the foundation for our day-to-day operations and guide how we care for our employees:
- Embracing Digital Innovation.
- In this role, you will lead the design, coordination, and delivery of civil engineering solutions across a wide range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, and associated assets.
You will provide technical leadership and strategic input throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design, construction support, and project handover.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards.
You will also support the development of junior engineers, contribute to business growth, and help drive innovation and continuous improvement across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to play a key role in delivering sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions while helping shape the future growth of civil engineering capability
Lead and oversee the delivery of civil engineering design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage and coordinate the production of civil engineering deliverables, including site layouts, earthworks designs, drainage strategies, hydraulic structures, pipelines, reinforced concrete structures, and associated infrastructure.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians, including mentoring, coaching, and supporting professional development.
- Undertake and review engineering calculations, design reports, specifications, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
- Lead design reviews, value engineering exercises, and constructability assessments to deliver efficient and innovative solutions.
- Manage interfaces with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and other project stakeholders.
- Support the preparation of project proposals, fee estimates, programmes, and resource plans.
- Provide construction-phase support, including site inspections, technical queries, design modifications, and stakeholder liaison.
- Support and contribute to the strategic growth and technical development of civil engineering capability.
Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
- Significant experience in the design and delivery of civil engineering projects within the water, utilities, infrastructure, or related sectors.
- Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering design principles, including experience with infrastructure, pipelines, drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, and hydraulic structures.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and manage the delivery of complex engineering projects.
- Experience in the preparation and review of technical reports, specifications, calculations, tender documentation, and construction support activities.
- Strong project management and commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, programmes, resources, and project risks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, contractors, regulators, and internal teams.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to site travel requirements).
Principal/Associate Civil Design Engineer in Birmingham employer: Total Recruitment Group Ltd
As a fast-growing design and engineering consultancy in the water sector, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and flexible working options, you will have the opportunity to thrive in your career while contributing to impactful projects. The company's focus on professional development ensures that you can rapidly advance your skills and take part in exciting developments within the industry.
Contact Details:
Total Recruitment Group Ltd Recruitment Team
