Principal Civil Engineer - Wastewater Networks

Ganymede Solutions; Ogmore-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead wastewater network solutions. You will mentor engineers, provide technical guidance, and ensure project success, shaping the future of water infrastructure across the UK. Competitive salary up to £65,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• You are a seasoned civil engineer who thrives on responsibility and impact.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of wastewater network solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Review and approve reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure project success.
• Mentor engineers and shape the future of your discipline.
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

Experience in wastewater network design

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Proficiency in relevant software

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer Wastewater Networks UK locations

Location: Multiple locations across the UK
Salary: up to £65,000 + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + excellent benefits + career development opportunities

Ever wanted to lead projects that protect communities and leave a lasting legacy? Ready to take your civil engineering career to Principal level while driving real-world impact?

Our client, a top-tier consultancy, is delivering strategic wastewater infrastructure across the UK and they re looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to lead, mentor, and innovate.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of wastewater network solutions
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and partners
• Review and approve reports, drawings, and specifications
• Collaborate with clients to ensure project success
• Mentor engineers and shape the future of your discipline
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Who You Are

You re a seasoned civil engineer who thrives on responsibility and impact. You bring:

• Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)
• Proven experience in wastewater network design
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring others
• Proficiency in relevant software and design standards

About the Company

Our client is a leading consultancy delivering sustainable water infrastructure with a focus on innovation and community impact. Here, your work doesn t just deliver projects it shapes the future of water networks across the UK.

Ready to Lead?

Do you want to mentor the next generation of engineers, drive innovation, and deliver projects that matter? Click Apply Now or contact (url removed) for a confidential chat.

Lead. Mentor. Innovate. Build wastewater networks that protect communities for generations.

Similar job titles: Principal Civil Engineer Water / Wastewater, Lead Civil Engineer Water Industry, Senior Civil Engineer Water, Civil Design Lead Water Projects, Principal Engineer (Civil Water Infrastructure, Principal Design Engineer Civil (Water Sector), Principal Civil Design Engineer Utilities

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation