Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to lead multi-disciplinary projects, manage teams, and shape the future of water services. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, you will have access to mentoring programs and flexible working arrangements. Join a community of over 69,000 passionate individuals dedicated to making a positive impact on society. If you are ready to embrace your potential and contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Gymflex scheme

Employee resource groups

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering design teams and delivering projects on budget.
• Client-facing experience with strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery including health & safety, technical quality, and budget.
• Build relationships with clients to ensure project outcomes and satisfaction.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Client Relations

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (ICE or CIWEM)

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Water Resilience for a Sustainable Tomorrow | WSP

Our Regulated Water Asset Design team serves the municipal water sector both in the UK and internationally. We hold long term framework agreements direct with water companies, including Severn Trent Water and South West Water. We also hold excellent relationships and trading agreements with blue chip contractors, including Costain and Galliford Try, for whom we deliver projects across the UK. We deliver a full range of design services across wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage and water network schemes.

Our hybrid working model enables our staff to mix working from home with our top quality office environments.

We are guided by the following principles:

We value our people and our reputation.

We are locally dedicated with international scale.

We are future-focused and challenge the status quo.

We foster collaboration in everything we do.

We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

A little more about your role…

Due to a significant increase in the demand for our services, we are actively recruiting to help us service the AMP8 water industry capital investment programme. If you have relevant water industry design experience, we can offer you tailored experience to fulfil your career ambitions. Equally, if you are working in a different engineering sector, we can also offer mentoring programmes and training to support you in the transition to the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

As a Principal Civil Engineer you will have the opportunity to:

Take ownership for all aspects of project delivery including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule and budget

Manage multi-disciplinary teams

Shape the delivery of our services and identify opportunities to deliver complimentary services from the wider WSP business in the UK and overseas

Build relationships with our Clients to ensure that our services deliver project outcomes and customer satisfaction

Contribute to the identification and delivery of innovative approaches, new services and digital products

Contribute to the implementation of our Future Ready and Net Zero programme

Act as an ambassador for best practice within the Asset Design team and on Client sponsored initiatives

Undertake bid preparation, resource and budget development

Line manage and support the professional development of graduate engineers and degree apprentices

Contribute to recruitment and growth of the civil engineering team

Continue your career journey through the ongoing development of your technical, managerial and leadership skills

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

A degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status, or significant progression towards membership of the ICE or CIWEM

Experience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplines

Experience in delivery of projects to an identified budget and schedule

Acted in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects, or industrial / process related design

Experience in mentoring or coaching junior civil engineering staff to develop their technical skills and professional development

Client-facing experience

Good presentation, written, and verbal communication skills

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and . With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity &

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing to create a culture of and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of , , , , , reassignment, or belief, marital status, or maternity/paternity. As a Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.