Hybrid Principal Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater Design

MWH Treatment; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead design and coordination across water and sewage treatment projects. The role involves delivering cost-effective designs, coordinating multiple disciplines, and ensuring safety and compliance across turnkey contracts.

You will report to the Civil Regional Discipline Lead and work on projects for United Utilities, with hybrid working from Hattersley and travel to Warrington sites as required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of water and sewage treatment principles.
• Experience managing staff in designing water/sewage treatment aspects.
• Professional institution membership/chartered status or nearing chartership.
• Civil Engineering degree or HND minimum.
• Ability to rationalise designs and produce economical plant layouts.
• Broad knowledge of water treatment disciplines: mechanical, process, electrical, PM.
• Flexible mind capable of assimilating large data sets.
• Ability to present technical proposals clearly and confidently.
• Computer literacy.
• Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce cost-effective design layouts that are constructible and commissionable.
• Coordinate designs with all disciplines to ensure integrated contract delivery.
• Prepare and maintain design documents and drawings with health and safety in mind.
• Maintain files and records throughout contracts.
• Assist in supervising and developing staff and procedures.

Skills

Water treatment

Staff management

Design coordination

Health and safety

Project management

Communication

Computer literacy

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree

HND (Civil Engineering)

Job description

MWH Treatment is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead design and coordination across water and sewage treatment projects. The role involves delivering cost-effective designs, coordinating multiple disciplines, and ensuring safety and compliance across turnkey contracts.

You will report to the Civil Regional Discipline Lead and work on projects for United Utilities, with hybrid working from Hattersley and travel to Warrington sites as required.