Principal Civil Engineer

Morson Edge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the civil design and delivery of wastewater treatment plant projects in the UK. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee technical design, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practice.

The role covers feasibility studies, detailed design, and construction support with a focus on safety and asset resilience. The successful candidate will apply experience in underground piping, grading, and process unit layouts

Qualifications

• Experience with design risk assessments and quality assurance
• Knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and British Standards
• Stakeholder engagement and client liaison
• Ability to produce and review engineering calculations and technical reports

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design and delivery for wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Oversee technical design activities ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Support feasibility studies, detailed design, and construction phase services.
• Optimise designs for operational performance and asset resilience.

Skills

Wastewater treatment plant design

Underground piping design

Grading and site drainage design

Process unit layout

Project management

Health & safety legislation (UK)

Design risk assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Engineering calculations & reports

Problem solving & decision making

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it

Knowledge of CDM Regulations (2015)

Familiarity with NEC contracts

IMS/Health & Safety compliance experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modelling tools

MS Office Suite

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