Principal Civil Engineer (Water Non-Infra)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead innovative water-related projects in London. This role offers a flexible working environment, allowing for part-time and hybrid options. As a key member of the design team, you will oversee project management, mentor colleagues, and contribute to sustainable solutions that address urban challenges. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while transforming society.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Career Progression Opportunities

Diverse Projects

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Experience in water and wastewater non-infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Design Engineer overseeing design solutions.
• Manage projects from conception to completion.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Water and Wastewater Design

Project Management

Education

Chartered Engineer Status (ICE or CIWEM)

Job description

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Principal Civil Engineer (Water Non-Infra), London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

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Job Reference: 91bdcae9f68b

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Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Join us to transform society.

We are seeking a talented Principal Civil Engineer to join our design team in London, working on water-related projects across the UK. The role offers flexible working with at least 3 days in the office and flexible hours.

Sweco leverages a team of 22,000 experts across Northern Europe, providing innovative solutions in water engineering and management. We excel in transferring innovations into the UK water industry, including work on AMP7 Frameworks with UK water companies.

Our consultants lead in drinking water, waste recycling, and operational technology asset management, focusing on cost efficiency and reducing operational carbon footprint. We are committed to sustainable, innovative solutions to future challenges.

We will support your technical growth to help you become a Difference Maker, working on sustainable solutions and collaborating with a growing team.

The role involves acting as Lead Design Engineer, overseeing design solutions, providing technical guidance, mentoring colleagues, and managing projects from conception to completion. You will support project management, undertake detailed design work, assess design changes, and contribute to process improvements.

You will also participate in business development activities, including preparing capability statements, tenders, and maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it (e.g., ICE or CIWEM).
• Strong interpersonal and team skills, with excellent communication abilities.
• Experience in water and wastewater non-infrastructure design, including multidisciplinary integration.
• Experience in design, tender preparation, assessment, and contract administration.

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company offering diverse projects, career progression, and a flexible working environment. If you have the required skills and are eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco!

About Us

We plan and design sustainable communities and cities, addressing urbanisation, digitalisation, and sustainability challenges with a global yet local approach.

We promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours, part-time, and hybrid working options.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We value an inclusive culture that promotes equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to supporting our colleagues, including veterans and those with disabilities, through initiatives like the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident scheme.

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