Principal Civil Engineer

Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering and design team in Wakefield, working on major projects across the UK water and wastewater sector. This Principal Civil Engineer position is suited to a senior Civil Engineer with strong water industry design experience and the ability to take ownership of complex engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as the Principal Civil Engineer leading the delivery of civil engineering designs across water and wastewater projects.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and support to engineers and wider design team members.
• Lead, mentor and develop junior engineers, helping to build technical capability within the team.
• Support the Design Manager and provide cover for the Design Manager when required.
• Review designs, calculations and technical documentation to ensure appropriate quality and compliance.
• Develop practical, cost-effective and constructible engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design.
• Work closely with project delivery teams, clients, consultants and other stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Support design risk management, CDM compliance and continuous improvement across the engineering function.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution such as ICE, or be close to achieving Chartered status.
• Demonstrable civil engineering design experience within the UK water sector.
• Previous experience working as a Principal Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer or in a similar senior design position.
• Experience across water and/or wastewater projects, ideally including treatment works, drainage, clean water networks, rising mains, sewer separation or associated infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of relevant water industry standards and specifications, including CESWI and WIMES.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations, design risk management and relevant quality, environmental and information management procedures.
• Sound knowledge of civil and hydraulic design principles, including the ability to undertake manual calculations where required.
• Experience leading engineers within a design environment, with strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours to support a positive work-life balance.
• 4 days office-based with 1 day working remotely.
• Support for ongoing professional development and progression towards Chartered status where applicable.
• Opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer to work on major UK water and wastewater projects within a collaborative and growing engineering team.

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