Principal Civil Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design & build contractor in the UK water sector seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing design processes, ensuring compliance, and managing a regional civils team while offering strong career progression and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical and health cover

Perks portal – discounts, Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Strong background in civil/infrastructure design required.
• Experience in water, highways, energy, or rail sectors.
• Chartered or working towards chartership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver design packages for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Produce and oversee practical, cost-effective civil designs.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Design

Project Management

Leadership

Cost Effectiveness

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Location:

chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Civil Engineer

Derby | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Package

I’m recruiting on behalf of a leading design & build contractor with a strong track record in the UK water sector. They’ve just secured a major long term framework with Severn Trent, and we’re looking to bring in a Principal Civil Engineer to support delivery from their Derby office.

If you’ve got infrastructure design experience and want to work on complex, technically interesting projects with strong career progression — this is well worth a look.

The Role

You’ll be a key part of the regional civils team, leading and delivering design packages for water and wastewater treatment projects. Responsibilities include:

• Producing and overseeing civil designs that are practical, cost-effective, and buildable
• Coordinating across internal and external design disciplines
• Supporting proposal teams with technical input and design estimates
• Developing and maintaining design standards and processes
• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, health & safety, and environmental regulations
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers
• Contributing to a positive, client-focused culture

What They’re Looking For

Key experience:

• Strong background in civil/infrastructure design
• Sector experience in water, highways, energy, rail, or similar
• Solid knowledge of structures, hydraulics, materials, and geotechnics
• Familiar with CDM 2015, CESWI, BS, WIMES (or similar standards)
• Skilled in producing rationalised and efficient layouts
• Comfortable leading design teams and managing workload
• Relevant degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE or equivalent)
• UK driving licence
• Competitive salary + car or allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical, health cover, life assurance
• Hybrid working setup
• Perks portal – discounts, Cycle to Work, Kids Pass, etc.