Principal Civil Design Engineer

Advance TRS; Greater London, Brighton, Birmingham, Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead civil design across water and wastewater infrastructure. You will guide project delivery, provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and ensure designs meet health and safety and environmental standards across UK frameworks.

Based in London, Cardiff, Brighton or Birmingham, the role offers permanent opportunities, competitive salary (£55,000-£60,000), and a chance to shape major water-sector projects while developing your

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or working towards professional accreditation.
• Proven experience in a senior or principal civil engineering role.
• Strong background in the UK water and wastewater sector.
• Experience delivering water infrastructure and/or treatment design projects.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate civil engineering design activities across water and wastewater projects.
• Deliver feasibility, outline and detailed designs, reports and technical specifications.
• Work across the project lifecycle, from early design through to delivery.
• Develop sustainable, cost-effective and technically robust engineering solutions.
• Build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to junior engineers.
• Ensure designs meet relevant health and safety, environmental and technical standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water & Wastewater

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: London, Cardiff, Brighton or Birmingham

Type: Permanent

About the Role:

Our client is looking to strengthen its growing Water team, with opportunities for experienced Principal Civil Engineers to work across a range of water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment projects.

You will take a leading role in civil engineering design, supporting project delivery and providing technical guidance across multidisciplinary teams.

About the Client:

Our client is an established engineering consultancy delivering major infrastructure and water-sector projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate civil engineering design activities across water and wastewater projects.
• Deliver feasibility, outline and detailed designs, reports and technical specifications.
• Work across the project lifecycle, from early design through to delivery.
• Develop sustainable, cost-effective and technically robust engineering solutions.
• Build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to junior engineers.
• Ensure designs meet relevant health and safety, environmental and technical standards.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or working towards professional accreditation.
• Proven experience in a senior or principal civil engineering role.
• Strong background in the UK water and wastewater sector.
• Experience delivering water infrastructure and/or treatment design projects.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

What Our Client Offers:

• Salary of £55,000-£60,000.
• Permanent opportunities across four UK locations.
• Opportunity to work on major water-sector frameworks.
• Support for professional development and career progression.

Eligibility:

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions.

Opportunity for Growth:

These appointments form part of wider team growth, with our client looking to strengthen its engineering capability across London, Cardiff, Brighton and Birmingham.

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.