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29.04.2025
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13.06.2025
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Job Description:
Role Overview:
As a Principal Design Engineer in the water industry, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. This role requires a deep understanding of water engineering principles, regulatory requirements, and project management practices. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that meet the needs of clients and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design phase of water infrastructure projects, including water treatment plants, distribution networks, wastewater treatment facilities, and stormwater management systems.
- Provide technical leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring that design objectives are met within scope, budget, and schedule constraints.
Design Development:
- Proficient in the full design cycle. Develop conceptual designs, detailed engineering plans, and specifications for water infrastructure projects, considering factors such as hydraulic performance, water quality, and environmental impact.
- Utilise engineering software, modelling tools, and industry standards to produce accurate and comprehensive design documentation.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure that design solutions comply with relevant regulatory requirements, codes, and standards governing water infrastructure design, construction, and operation.
- Liaise with regulatory agencies, permitting authorities, and stakeholders to obtain approvals and permits for design and construction activities.
Quality Assurance and Control:
- Establish quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of design deliverable.
- Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and quality audits to identify and mitigate potential issues and ensure compliance with project requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to understand project objectives, requirements, and constraints.
- Communicate design concepts, progress updates, and technical recommendations effectively through written reports, presentations, and meetings.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in design methodologies, technologies, and best practices within the water industry.
- Identify opportunities for optimisation, efficiency improvements, and cost savings in design processes and project delivery.
Team Development:
- Mentor and coach junior design engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages knowledge sharing, creativity, and teamwork.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's, Master's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering
- Chartered engineer or working towards chartership preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in water infrastructure design and engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of water engineering principles, hydraulic analysis, and water treatment processes.
- Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, WaterCAD) and design standards (e.g., AWWA, ASCE).
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project budgets, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability in design and project delivery.
Location: United Kingdom (Various offices across the UK with remote working arrangements)