Principal Civil Engineer

Pell Frischmann; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in the built and natural environment is seeking a qualified engineer in Manchester to support multidisciplinary design schemes in the water sector. The role demands a relevant degree or experience and chartered status or progress towards it. Strong communication, CAD skills, and the ability to perform hydraulic calculations are essential. Flexible working arrangements may be available, contributing to a collaborative and sustainable work environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered or incorporated engineering status, or working towards this.
• Full driving licence.
• Considerable post‑study work experience, preferably with water industry clients.
• Relevant design experience in the water sector.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary design schemes within the Water sector.
• Perform technical work activities to ensure delivery meets client requirements.
• Collate plans and schedules, monitor progress, and maintain quality assurance.
• Engage with clients and third parties as required.
• Promote health, safety, welfare, and sustainability/environmental matters.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in CAD/Revit

Knowledge of sustainable practices

Ability to perform hydraulic calculations

Motivated with a positive attitude

Education

Relevant degree or experience

Tools

CAD/Revit

Job description

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. Based in Exeter, Croydon or Manchester, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of around 100 engineers and technicians providing design expertise to major UK water companies.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary design schemes within the Water sector, covering opportunistic, outline or detailed design.
• Perform technical or professional work activities to ensure delivery meets client requirements and relevant standards.
• Collate plans and schedules, monitor progress to meet deadlines, and maintain quality assurance.
• Engage with clients and third parties as required.
• Take a leading role in promoting health, safety, welfare and sustainability/environmental matters across all work.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or experience.
• Chartered or incorporated engineering status, or working towards this.
• Full driving licence.

Experience

• Considerable post‑study work experience, preferably with water industry clients.
• Relevant design experience in the water sector.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated with a positive attitude.
• Proficiency in CAD/Revit and working knowledge of BIM.
• Knowledge of sustainable practices.
• Ability to perform hydraulic calculations.

We are committed to equal opportunities and are a member of the government Disability Confident Scheme. This role may offer flexible working arrangements.