Principal Civil Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design & build contractor in the UK water sector seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to support projects from their Derby office. This role involves leading design packages for water and wastewater treatment projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil design and a commitment to delivering practical, innovative solutions.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical, health cover, life assurance

Perks portal – discounts, Cycle to Work, Kids Pass

Qualifications

• Strong background in civil/infrastructure design.
• Experience in water, highways, energy, or rail.
• Comfortable leading design teams and managing workload.

Responsibilities

• Producing and overseeing civil designs for projects.
• Coordinating across internal and external design disciplines.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a positive culture.

Skills

Civil/Infrastructure Design

Mentoring

Project Management

Knowledge of CDM 2015

Managing Workload

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

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nottingham, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Civil Engineer

Derby | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Package

I’m recruiting on behalf of a leading design & build contractor with a strong track record in the UK water sector. They’ve just secured a major long term framework with Severn Trent, and we’re looking to bring in a Principal Civil Engineer to support delivery from their Derby office.

If you’ve got infrastructure design experience and want to work on complex, technically interesting projects with strong career progression — this is well worth a look.

The Role

You’ll be a key part of the regional civils team, leading and delivering design packages for water and wastewater treatment projects. Responsibilities include:

• Producing and overseeing civil designs that are practical, cost-effective, and buildable
• Coordinating across internal and external design disciplines
• Supporting proposal teams with technical input and design estimates
• Developing and maintaining design standards and processes
• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, health & safety, and environmental regulations
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers
• Contributing to a positive, client-focused culture

What They’re Looking For

Key experience:

• Strong background in civil/infrastructure design
• Sector experience in water, highways, energy, rail, or similar
• Solid knowledge of structures, hydraulics, materials, and geotechnics
• Familiar with CDM 2015, CESWI, BS, WIMES (or similar standards)
• Skilled in producing rationalised and efficient layouts
• Comfortable leading design teams and managing workload
• Relevant degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE or equivalent)
• UK driving licence
• Competitive salary + car or allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical, health cover, life assurance
• Hybrid working setup
• Perks portal – discounts, Cycle to Work, Kids Pass, etc.