Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer - Wastewater Infrastructure - Major Water Projects
Salary: £58,000 to £82,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Brighton / UK-wide (Remote with occasional office visits as required)
Type: Permanent (Hybrid - typically 2 days per week in office when needed)

About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects, with a focus on treatment works, pipelines, and hydraulic systems.

This role is centred around civil design (not process engineering), supporting maintenance, renewal, and upgrade schemes across wastewater treatment assets.

You will provide technical leadership, guide design teams, and play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and to a high standard.

About the Client:
Our client is a leading organisation within the UK water sector, currently delivering a significant capital investment programme focused on improving infrastructure, sustainability, and long-term resilience.

They offer the opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead civil design delivery for wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects
Oversee design of pipelines, hydraulic systems, and associated assets
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and QA processes
Manage complex technical challenges and design risks
Support delivery of maintenance and renewal schemes
Contribute to programme planning and budget management
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in design approachesWhat Our Client is Looking For:

Degree or HNC in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or similar)
Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
Strong experience in wastewater (WWT) civil engineering design
Background in pipelines, hydraulics, or infrastructure design
Experience with modelling tools (HADES desirable)
Typically 10+ years' experience (flexible for strong candidates with 5-8 years)
Strong understanding of UK water sector standards and regulations
Ability to lead and support engineering teamsWhat Our Client Offers:

Salary between £58,000 - £82,000 (DOE)
Performance-related bonus
Flexible working model (remote with occasional office/site visits)
Strong pension and benefits package
Long-term project pipeline and job security
Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure programmesEligibility:

Must have full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Applications only open to candidates currently based in the UK
Willingness to travel to office or project locations when requiredOpportunity for Growth:

This role offers a clear path into senior technical leadership, with opportunities to:

Influence major wastewater infrastructure programmes
Develop expertise in complex hydraulic and infrastructure design
Progress into senior leadership or specialist technical roles
Work alongside experienced industry leadersWe 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