Lead Civil Design Engineer

Ganymede Solutions; Blucher; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in water infrastructure is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of wastewater network solutions. You will provide technical guidance, mentor engineers, and drive innovation within teams. The ideal candidate has chartered status, proven experience in wastewater design, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Seasoned civil engineer who thrives on responsibility and impact.
• Experience in mentoring juniors and shaping the future of your discipline.
• Proficiency in relevant software and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of wastewater network solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and partners.
• Review and approve reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure project success.
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

Proven experience in wastewater network design

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative mindset

Proficiency in relevant software

Job description

Overview

Principal Civil Engineer - Wastewater Networks | UK locations

Location: Multiple locations across the UK

Salary: up to £65,000 + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + excellent benefits + career development opportunities

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of wastewater network solutions
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and partners
• Review and approve reports, drawings, and specifications
• Collaborate with clients to ensure project success
• Mentor engineers and shape the future of your discipline
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Who You Are

• You're a seasoned civil engineer who thrives on responsibility and impact. You bring:
• Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)
• Proven experience in wastewater network design
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring others
• Proficiency in relevant software and design standards

About the Company

Our client is a leading consultancy delivering sustainable water infrastructure with a focus on innovation and community impact. Here, your work doesn't just deliver projects — it shapes the future of water networks across the UK.

Ready to Lead?

Do you want to mentor the next generation of engineers, drive innovation, and deliver projects that matter? Click “Apply Now” or contact for a confidential chat.

Lead. Mentor. Innovate. Build wastewater networks that protect communities for generations.

Similar job titles

Principal Civil Engineer - Water / Wastewater, Lead Civil Engineer - Water Industry, Senior Civil Engineer - Water, Civil Design Lead - Water Projects, Principal Engineer (Civil- Water Infrastructure), Principal Design Engineer - Civil (Water Sector), Principal Civil Design Engineer - Utilities

Equal Opportunity

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation