Principal Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater Design

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in London seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams in the water sector. The role involves overseeing design projects, ensuring quality and compliance, and offering mentorship. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, excellent communication skills, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The position provides opportunities for career advancement and includes a competitive salary and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Discretionary bonus

Employer pension contribution

Life insurance

Flexible hours

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience delivering civil engineering designs in the UK water sector.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• High-level competence in design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the civil design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Produce and review technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and provide technical support during construction.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Tools

Tekla

TEDDS

STAAD

AutoCAD

Job description

A respected engineering consultancy in London seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams in the water sector. The role involves overseeing design projects, ensuring quality and compliance, and offering mentorship. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, excellent communication skills, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The position provides opportunities for career advancement and includes a competitive salary and hybrid work options.