Principal Civil Engineer

Morgan Spencer; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to manage projects in the UK water industry. The successful candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in design. Responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers and delivering innovative community solutions. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and flexible working options.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Competitive pension scheme

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Extensive design experience within the UK water industry.
• Passion for engineering and community-focused projects.
• Experience with storm overflows, SUDS, sewage treatment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle in asset planning and design.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers in the team.
• Deliver innovative solutions while collaborating with project teams.

Skills

Design experience in the UK water industry

Leadership & mentoring

Collaborative project delivery

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (ICE or CIWEM)

Job description

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits package

The Company

This business has more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents and has been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. It plans, designs, delivers and manages the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

The Position

In order to continue providing clients with an expert service, the business is now looking to recruit a Principal Civil Engineer into the team in Leeds city centre – just a short walk from the train station.

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will work across the entire project lifecycle in asset planning, strategy, concept design, outline design & detailed design. You’ll take on responsibility for the leadership & mentoring of Engineers in the team and work alongside overall project design leads to ensure successful project delivery. You will also deliver leading edge design, whilst supporting & mentoring more junior engineers.

The Candidate

You should have a passion for engineering with extensive design experience in the UK water industry. You’ll have a degree in Civil Engineering and ideally hold Chartered status with a relevant professional body such as ICE or CIWEM.

You will have gained experienced delivering community focused projects, whilst working collaboratively with project teams to delivery innovative solutions.

The business will support your growth & development through training & project exposure, though prior experience within storm overflows, SUDS, surface water management & sewage treatment would be beneficial.

The Rewards

As a market leader and highly respected global leader, the company offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, a competitive pension scheme and hybrid, flexible working.