Principal Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater (Hybrid)

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer – Civil for a prominent role in the Essex & Suffolk region. This position involves taking technical ownership of civil designs for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a relevant engineering degree, and experience in managing engineering teams. The firm offers competitive salaries and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working

Car or car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contribution scheme

Health and private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.
• Experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Ability to rationalise designs and develop efficient plant layouts.
• Solid knowledge of CDM 2015 roles and responsibilities.
• Strong technical grounding across civil engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Produce cost-effective and buildable civil designs.
• Ensure designs comply with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Maintain accurate design records throughout project lifecycles.
• Support bid and proposal development.

Skills

Civil engineering disciplines knowledge

Knowledge of CDM 2015

UK water industry standards

Team management experience

Chartered or working towards chartership

Strong IT skills

Confident communication skills

Flexible analytical mindset

Education

Relevant civil or related engineering degree

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer – Civil for a prominent role in the Essex & Suffolk region. This position involves taking technical ownership of civil designs for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a relevant engineering degree, and experience in managing engineering teams. The firm offers competitive salaries and hybrid working options.