Principal Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design & build contractor is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their Derby office. This role involves leading design packages for water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers strong career progression and the chance to work on complex projects in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in civil/infrastructure design.
• Experience in water, highways, energy, rail sectors.

Responsibilities

• Producing and overseeing civil designs for projects.
• Coordinating across design disciplines.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Design

Infrastructure Design

Client-Focused Culture

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 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:

1. Producing and overseeing civil designs that are practical, cost-effective, and buildable
2. Coordinating across internal and external design disciplines
3. Supporting proposal teams with technical input and design estimates
4. Developing and maintaining design standards and processes
5. Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, health & safety, and environmental regulations
6. Mentoring and supporting junior engineers
7. 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, ...