Principal Civil Engineer

Morson Edge; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the civil design and delivery of wastewater treatment plant projects. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with design teams, clients and contractors, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices to deliver safe, sustainable infrastructure.

The role requires expertise in underground piping, grading, process unit layout and detailed design, with a focus on asset resilience and operational performance

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater treatment plant civil design.
• Proficient in underground piping design and layout.
• Knowledge of grading/site drainage design.
• Process unit layout and integration expertise.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and British Standards.
• Experience with design risk assessments and QA.
• Stakeholder engagement and client liaison skills.
• Ability to produce and review engineering calculations and reports.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies for wastewater treatment projects.
• Oversee detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate with design teams, clients and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and manage design activities.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Underground piping design

Grading design

Process unit layout

Project management

Health & safety/British Standards

Design risk assessments/QA

Stakeholder engagement

Engineering calculations/reports

Problem-solving/decision-making

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modelling tools

Microsoft Office

CDE platforms

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the civil engineering design and delivery of wastewater treatment plant projects. The role requires expertise in underground piping, grading, and process unit layout to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant infrastructure solutions. You will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing technical design activities, and ensuring that all civil engineering aspects align with project requirements, regulatory standards, and best practices. This position demands strong leadership in coordinating with design teams, clients, and contractors to deliver innovative and sustainable wastewater treatment solutions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in feasibility studies, detailed design, and construction support, ensuring that designs are optimised for operational performance and long-term asset resilience.

Skills

• Civil engineering design for wastewater treatment plants
• Underground piping design and layout
• Grading and site drainage design
• Process unit layout and integration
• Project management and team leadership
• Knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and British Standards
• Experience with design risk assessments and quality assurance
• Stakeholder engagement and client liaison
• Ability to produce and review engineering calculations and technical reports
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Software/Tools

• AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software
• Hydraulic modelling tools (desirable)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms (advantageous)

Certifications & Standards

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it (preferred)
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations (2015)
• Familiarity with NEC contracts (desirable)
• Compliance with company Integrated Management Systems including Health & Safety and Environmental regulations