Principal Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater Leader

Matchtech Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + holidays

Pension contributions

Healthcare provision

Hybrid working

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their Derby-based infrastructure design team on a permanent basis with hybrid working. You will help deliver wastewater and surface water solutions for Severn Trent’s AMP8 programme and support a range of UK and international clients.

The role requires Chartered status, broad experience in water infrastructure design, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM.
• Strong experience in wastewater/surface water design within regulated frameworks.
• Knowledge of UK codes and best practices; ability to apply professional judgement.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Infoworks ICM, Civil 3D and GIS; interest in efficient design workflows.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders; mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Take technical leadership on wastewater and surface water projects from feasibility to detailed design.
• Lead or oversee production of reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure quality and robustness.
• Act as technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders; support design decisions and delivery.
• Collaborate with hydraulic modellers, surveyors, geotechnical engineers and other disciplines to develop integrated solutions.
• Contribute to CSO reduction initiatives and broader business objectives.
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring to junior engineers to grow capability.
• Leverage digital tools to improve design quality and decision-making.

Skills

Chartered engineer (ICE/CIWEM)

Water/wastewater infrastructure design

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Infoworks ICM

Civil 3D

GIS platforms

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their Derby-based infrastructure design team on a permanent basis with hybrid working. You will help deliver wastewater and surface water solutions for Severn Trent’s AMP8 programme and support a range of UK and international clients.

The role requires Chartered status, broad experience in water infrastructure design, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers.