Principal Civil Engineer - Wastewater Networks

Ganymede Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of wastewater network solutions. This role requires chartered status and proven experience in wastewater network design, along with strong communication and mentoring skills. The ideal candidate will drive innovation and efficiency while collaborating with clients to ensure project success. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Wastewater network design

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Proficiency in relevant software

Education

Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

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.

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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