Principal Civil Engineer - Water Sector
Location: Manchester (with regional travel)

With a significant and growing turnover, the organisation has established itself as a key player in the industry, offering long-term frameworks and a stable pipeline of work. This sustained growth provides an excellent environment for career progression and professional development.

The company has a long-standing presence across the Midlands and North West, delivering projects for major water utilities. With several hundred staff in the region across design, construction, commercial, and operational functions, they continue to play a critical role in delivering essential infrastructure improvements.

The Role

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will contribute to projects that positively impact the environment and local communities by improving water and wastewater systems.

You will take a leading role in the development and delivery of civil engineering solutions across all project stages, ensuring technical excellence and integration with wider project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, planning, and delivery of civil engineering elements across projects
Provide technical guidance and ensure designs comply with relevant standards and legislation
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, practical, and cost-effective solutions
Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting a collaborative "one-team" approach
Coordinate civil designs with other engineering disciplines and oversee documentation production
Undertake technical reviews and act as a checker for project deliverables
Identify and implement improvements in design processes, including standardisation and digital tools
Carry out site visits to review buildability and integration with existing assets
Support, mentor, and develop junior engineers within the team

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant institution
Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in civil engineering, including hydraulic and structural design
Strong track record of delivering projects to quality, safety, and regulatory standards
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Willingness to travel to project sites within the region

Desirable Experience

Knowledge of sustainable design practices
Experience with relevant engineering software and digital tools
Understanding of regulatory frameworks within the UK water sector
Experience in temporary works design

What's on Offer

Competitive salary aligned with experience
Structured career progression and development support
Employer-matched pension contributions
Flexible annual leave options
Private medical, life assurance, and health-related benefits
Enhanced family leave policies
Professional membership support
Discounts on gym memberships and lifestyle benefits
Travel-related benefits including cycle-to-work and season ticket loansPlease note: sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring current or future sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status