Principal Civil Engineer

Whatsoninleeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to deliver high-profile water infrastructure projects in Leeds. This role involves overseeing civil designs, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, particularly in the UK water sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive UK water sector experience, ideally including storm overflows and sewage treatment.
• Chartered or working toward Chartership with ICE or CIWEM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the civil design of water infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members.
• Collaborate closely with design leads, clients, and wider project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

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Job Description

PrincipalCivil Engineer – Water

Location: Leeds (City Centre)

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time/Flexible

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to joina leading consultancy team delivering high-profile waterinfrastructure projects across the UK.

Followinga series of successful framework appointments in the water sector,this role offers the chance to contribute to the most ambitious AssetManagement Period (AMP) yet. The successful candidate will be based inLeeds , supporting the delivery of major clean andwastewater infrastructure projects, including a significant capitalprogramme aimed at reducing storm overflow discharges.

Working at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, thisposition provides exposure to a wide range of project types—fromstrategic planning and concept design through to detailed engineering.The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and helping to shapea collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead andoversee the civil design of water infrastructure projects (clean andwastewater).
• Support project delivery across all phases:asset planning, strategy, concept, outline, and detailed design.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior teammembers.
• Collaborate closely with design leads, clients, andwider project teams.

About You:

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered (or working toward Chartership) with ICE or CIWEM.
• Extensive UK water sector experience, ideally including stormoverflows, SUDS, surface water, or sewage treatment.
• Strongleadership and communication skills with a track record of deliveringcommunity-focused, sustainable engineering solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitiousengineer to play a key role in shaping the future of waterinfrastructure in the region.