Principal Civil Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design & build contractor in the UK water sector seeks a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer for their Derby office. This role involves leading design packages for water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior staff. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical, health cover, life assurance

Perks portal – discounts, Cycle to Work, Kids Pass, etc.

Qualifications

• Strong background in civil/infrastructure design.
• Comfortable leading design teams and managing workload.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering design packages for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Producing and overseeing civil designs that are practical and cost-effective.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Infrastructure Design

Health & Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

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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 or Senior 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.