Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Access Talent Group; Warrington, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international design consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead projects in water utilities. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in water network infrastructure and hands-on design experience. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, client engagement, and mentoring junior staff. The role offers flexible working arrangements, a commendable benefits package, and the opportunity to work abroad for up to four weeks annually.

Benefits

4-week allowance to work abroad

Flexible working arrangements

Exceptional benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with MSc or MEng required.
• Chartered Engineer status or nearing completion is essential.
• Experience with projects related to water/wastewater networks is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and build projects from feasibility to construction.
• Engage with clients to develop civil engineering solutions.
• Manage project programs, budgets, and deliverables.
• Review and check design capabilities of projects.

Skills

Leadership in project delivery

Client engagement

Budget management

Mentoring junior staff

Hands-on design experience in water projects

Technical background in water

Education

Degree qualified (BSc/MSc/MEng)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or close

Tools

Civil engineering software

Job description

Job Overview

Civil & Structural Engineering, Utilities

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

Access Talent Group are recruiting for a large international design consultancy for an office in Manchester or Leeds. Our client is looking for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer with experience in the Water utilities sector.

This large international design consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to step up or already a principal engineer within the utilities sector. They seek someone with experience with Waste or Clean water network infrastructure and non‑infrastructure design. This can include, treatment plants, desalination, pipeline and pump stations and storage systems. The consultancy has many pipeline projects and is looking for leaders to deliver multidisciplinary projects within the sector.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Lead to the successful delivery of Design and Build projects from feasibility to construction phases.
• Client engagement to develop technical civil engineering design solutions
• Program, project and budget management
• Review design and check capabilities
• Mentoring junior staff and aiding their development
• Degree qualified with MSc or MEng to ensure chartership can be obtained.
• Chartered CEng qualification or close to finishing
• Hands‑on design experience of water / wastewater projects
• Technical water background and sound knowledge of international codes and standards
• Experience working with a contractor
• Good software and digital understanding and experience
• 4‑week allowance to work abroad
• Flexible working with 2 days a week in the office
• Exceptional benefits package

This is a fantastic role for an experienced senior or already strong principal to work within a Water team. If you are interested in the role, please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or Email [e-mail].