Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

ADVANCE TRS; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Development opportunities

Job summary

ADVANCE TRS in Croydon is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Civil Engineer to lead a Water Sector team. You will guide delivery across optioneering to detailed design and liaise with clients and contractors, while developing engineers and technicians.

The role combines technical leadership with client interaction in a hybrid working environment, offering a clear path to senior leadership within a well‑established consultancy.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards).
• Post-graduate experience in Civil Engineering, preferably in Water sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Civil Engineers and Technicians on water infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary design schemes.
• Oversee delivery from optioneering to outline and detailed design.
• Ensure work meets client requirements and standards.
• Coordinate plans, programmes and schedules to meet deadlines.
• Mentor developing engineers and technicians.
• Promote health, safety, and sustainability across projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Water sector knowledge

Communication

Driving licence

Hydraulic calculations

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or in progress)

Tools

CAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Job Title: Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Salary: Up to 70,000 + 3,000 car allowance, dependent on experience

Location: Croydon

Type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Principal / Associate Civil Engineer to join an established Water Sector team in Croydon.

This is a key role within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, with responsibility for supporting the delivery of a wide range of water infrastructure projects while providing leadership and guidance to a team of Civil Engineers and Technicians.

You will work across projects of varying size and complexity, which may include optioneering, outline design and detailed design. Projects can be delivered directly for water companies or through contractors as part of design and construct contracts.

The role would suit an experienced Civil Engineer who enjoys combining technical delivery with team leadership, client interaction and the development of less experienced engineers.

About the Client:

Our client is a well‑established engineering and infrastructure consultancy operating across the built and natural environment.

They deliver specialist technical and advisory services across a range of sectors, including infrastructure, buildings, regeneration and water.

Within the Water sector, our client works with major UK water companies and contractors to deliver innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of Civil Engineers and Technicians working on water infrastructure projects.


• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary design schemes.


• Oversee the delivery of projects from optioneering through to outline and detailed design.


• Ensure technical and professional work meets client requirements and relevant standards.


• Coordinate plans, programmes and schedules to ensure projects are delivered to agreed deadlines.


• Monitor project delivery against company quality assurance requirements.


• Liaise with clients, contractors and other third parties as required.


• Provide technical guidance and support to developing engineers and technicians.


• Support the continued development of the Civil Engineering team.


• Promote high standards of health, safety, welfare and sustainability across all areas of work.


• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects within the Water sector.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in Civil Engineering.


• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional qualification.


• Considerable post‑graduate experience within Civil Engineering.


• Relevant design experience, ideally within the Water sector.


• Experience working with water industry clients and/or contractors.


• Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing Civil Engineers and Technicians.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• A motivated and positive approach with the ability to work collaboratively.


• Full UK driving licence.


• Knowledge of CAD/Revit and BIM would be advantageous.


• Working knowledge of sustainable engineering practices.


• Experience with hydraulic calculations would be beneficial.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary of up to 70,000, dependent on experience.


• 3,000 car allowance.


• Hybrid working.


• A supportive and collaborative working environment.


• The opportunity to work on a wide range of major Water sector projects.


• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering schemes.


• Opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development.


• The opportunity to support and develop a team of talented engineers and technicians.


• Flexible working arrangements.


• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional development.

Eligibility:

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to take on a senior leadership position within an established Water team.

You will have the opportunity to lead and develop a team, strengthen client relationships, take technical ownership of major projects and continue progressing towards senior management and leadership opportunities within the business.

We 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.