Principal Civil Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Worthing; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer for a permanent role based in Worthing. The position offers remote working options and involves technical leadership in delivering non-infrastructure water projects. Candidates should have significant experience in the UK water industry and be chartered engineers. The role includes managing design processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and promoting sustainability. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Company and performance bonuses

Generous pension scheme (up to 11%)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Electric car scheme (after 6 months)

Health Cash Plan

Two paid volunteering days annually

Flexible maternity leave and return-to-work options

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status required.
• Proven experience in delivering water non-infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for water non-infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage project budgets and resolve complex design challenges.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Design and Hydraulic Engineering

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

MEng/BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The job description provided is comprehensive but contains some redundancies and formatting issues that can be improved for clarity and professionalism. Here is a refined version:

Water Company - Principal Civil Engineer (Remote, Worthing Office)

Our water company client is seeking a highly experienced Principal Civil Engineer for a permanent position with remote working options, based out of their Worthing office.

Key Skills Required

• Civil Engineering
• Water (Non-infrastructure projects)
• Design and Hydraulic Engineering

Important: Water industry experience is essential.

Role Overview

You will provide technical leadership in delivering water (non-infrastructure) projects, guiding design teams, conducting detailed technical analyses, and ensuring successful project outcomes. Collaboration with Project Design Leads and stakeholders will be vital to drive innovation, ensure value for money, and uphold standards of safety, sustainability, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including CDM regulations.
• Develop risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Promote environmental sustainability in design.
• Lead design efforts for water non-infrastructure projects.
• Prepare design calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Oversee design approvals and ensure adherence to governance and QA processes.
• Manage project budgets and resolve complex design challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement and industry best practices, including digital design.
• Support the Discipline Lead in maintaining technical standards.
• Deliver cost-effective, low-carbon solutions within budget.
• Assist project managers with financial planning and tracking.
• Manage design timelines, proactively addressing delays.
• Ensure designs meet customer and regulatory expectations.
• Represent the company at industry events and contribute to publications.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant IT design tools
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and resolve complex engineering problems
• Collaborative team player with leadership qualities
• Educational qualifications: MEng/BEng/BSc or HNC in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related fields
• Chartered Engineer status
• Proven experience in delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK Water Industry
• Extensive knowledge of design processes, safety standards, and regulations
• Understanding of the commercial environment in the water sector

Additional Details

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours/week
• Remote working permitted, candidate must be commutable to Worthing
• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Company and performance bonuses
• Generous pension scheme (up to 11%)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Electric car scheme (after 6 months)
• Health Cash Plan
• Two paid volunteering days annually
• Flexible maternity leave and return-to-work options

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