Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Access Talent Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An international design consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer in Newcastle to lead technical delivery, mentor junior engineers, and work on diverse water projects across the UK. The ideal candidate has a degree in Water engineering, preferably chartered status, and 10+ years UK consultancy experience. Offers hybrid working, private medical insurance, and 25 days annual leave. Salary ranges from £65,000 to £75,000 per annum.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Educational and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years UK Consultancy Design Experience.
• Chartership CEng or CIWEM qualification preferred.
• Degree qualified in a relevant field of Water engineering.

Responsibilities

• Technical delivery of the project team.
• Management and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Support delivery of various projects.

Skills

UK Consultancy Design Experience

Mentoring junior engineers

Software Experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Water engineering

Chartership CEng or CIWEM qualification

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

ICM Info Works

InfoWorks WS

Synergy

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer – Water Sector – Newcastle

BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)

Access Talent Group are recruiting for an international design consultant looking for a strong Principal Civil Engineer within the Water sector in Newcastle.

We are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer with Infrastructure, Non‑infrastructure or both to join a dynamic team, supporting the delivery of a variety of projects as part of a major capital investment programme. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include technical delivery of the project team, drawing on the wider technical network to maximise innovation, and providing technical expertise to ensure that projects are delivered to cost, schedule, technical and quality standards to meet the clients’ expectations. You will also take responsibility for the management and mentoring of junior engineers within the team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global engineering firm that is expanding in the UK. You will have the ability to work on local projects in the North East and on the wider Water frameworks across the UK. Working within professional and collaborative teams, you will aim to deliver world‑class solutions for our clients and the communities around us. On a personal level, you will learn and develop, and our goal is to aid your career progression and increase your job satisfaction.

Key Attributes

• Minimum 10 years UK Consultancy Design Experience
• Chartership CEng or CIWEM qualification preferred
• Have experience with Infrastructure Water networks, Non Infrastructure Asset design or both
• Degree qualified with a relevant Qualification within the Water engineering space
• Mentor and mange junior engineers within the team
• Software Experience – Civil 3D, Auto CAD, ICM Info Works, InfoWorks WS, Synergy
• Hybrid working 3 days a week in the office
• Educational and professional development
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave

Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 Per Annum

Sector: Utilities, Civil & Structural Engineering

For more information or to apply, please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or Email [e-mail].