Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking experienced Senior and Principal Civil Engineers to join our Regulated Water Asset Design team in Cheltenham. You will manage project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to innovative engineering solutions. The ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status or significant progression towards membership, and experience in client-facing roles. We offer tailored career development opportunities and a supportive environment for all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers.
• Proven track record of project delivery within budget and on schedule.
• Client-facing experience with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project delivery including health and safety, technical, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Contribute to innovative approaches and new services within the Asset Design team.

Skills

Managing engineering design teams

Client-facing experience

Mentoring junior engineers

Project delivery within budget and schedule

Presentation and communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or progress towards ICE/CIWEM membership

Job description

Job Summary

Our Regulated Water Asset Design team serves the municipal water sector both in the UK and internationally. We hold long‑term framework agreements directly with water companies, including Severn Trent Water and Southwest Water, and excellent relationships with blue‑chip contractors such as Costain and Galliford Try. We deliver a full range of design services across wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage and water network schemes. Click here to discover more about our water business.

Due to a significant increase in demand for our services, we are actively recruiting Senior Civil Engineers and Principal Civil Engineers to support the AMP8 water industry capital investment programme. If you have relevant water industry design experience, we can offer 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 your transition to the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability 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.