Lead Civil Design Engineer – Water & Wastewater, Hybrid

Alexander Associates; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering design company in the UK is seeking a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead civil design delivery for major clean and wastewater projects. The role involves providing technical authority, leadership, and mentoring within a flexible and hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in water infrastructure design, leadership capabilities, and strong knowledge of industry standards. This position offers significant career progression and the opportunity to influence technical direction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clean and/or wastewater infrastructure design.
• Proven capability leading design teams and complex work packages.
• Strong knowledge of UK water industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil design delivery of major clean and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Act as technical authority across multiple schemes, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical development for engineers across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Technical development

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

A specialist engineering design company in the UK is seeking a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead civil design delivery for major clean and wastewater projects. The role involves providing technical authority, leadership, and mentoring within a flexible and hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in water infrastructure design, leadership capabilities, and strong knowledge of industry standards. This position offers significant career progression and the opportunity to influence technical direction.