Principal Civil Engineer

iO Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure design firm is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer for a hybrid role in Manchester. The successful candidate will oversee high-quality design solutions and manage teams while adhering to industry standards. With opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for someone with extensive experience in the water sector. Please note, visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must be a chartered engineer.
• 10 years' experience in the regulated water industry.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality design solutions.
• Oversee engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates.
• Approve design deliverables, reports, and specifications.

Skills

Chartered engineer

10 years' relevant design experience in the regulated water industry

Understanding of hydraulics

Experience with both clean water and waste water

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer
Manchester - Hybrid (3 days in a week on-site)
Contract - up to £480 per day OUTSIDE IR35
Perm - up to £75K per annum

Principal Civil Engineer is required for a leading infrastructure design and engineering firm specialising in rail electrification, civil works, and water sector solutions, delivering projects from concept through detailed design. They provide excellence in both design & build, working in operational networks and constrained environments.

You will lead the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant design solutions, overseeing engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates while ensuring adherence to technical and industry standards. You will be responsible for approving design deliverables, reports, and specifications, managing project changes, estimating design hours, and presenting at key meetings.

Skills:

• Chartered engineer.
• 10 years' relevant design experience in the regulated water industry.
• Understanding of hydraulics.
• Experience with both clean water and waste water.

If you're looking to contribute to innovative, high-impact projects and grow professionally in a supportive, forward-thinking organisation, this is your opportunity.

*P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.