Principal Civil Water Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer specializing in Water Engineering to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects that serve communities and enhance the environment. You'll collaborate with a talented group of professionals, contributing to innovative solutions while enjoying a flexible hybrid working model. With opportunities for career progression, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the water sector. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this unique opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Generous pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Support towards getting chartered

2 paid corporate social values days

Option to buy and sell leave

15 days paid leave for reservists

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the water sector at the Principal level.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status with a relevant institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery on projects and manage budgets.
• Collaborate with engineers and specialists to solve engineering problems.
• Mentor junior staff and support their development.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water Engineering

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Hydraulic Modelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

Engineering Software

Technical Specifications

Job description

We are currently working with one of the world's most respected consultancies as they look to add a Principal Civil Engineer (Water Engineering) to their division in Basingstoke, within commutable distance of London. This opportunity will allow you to learn from some of the best minds in the industry, no doubt setting you up for a prosperous future and meaningful career.

This consultancy's Water Team is involved in high-profile, industry-leading infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas, working on a variety of significant projects directly for water companies, contractors, and government entities including potable water and sewage networks, and treatment works of all scales, at all stages of the design and construction process from feasibility, through design to operation, maintenance, and asset management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Working closely with teams of engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists, and technical specialists to deliver a wide range of projects in the UK and overseas to a high level of quality.
2. Working proactively and collaboratively to solve engineering problems to deliver benefits to the communities served.
3. Being involved in all design stages including feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs, and preparing reports and technical specifications.
4. Ensuring compliance of design with all applicable standards and regulations and providing technical expertise for interdisciplinary analytical studies.
5. Being responsible for the delivery of complex tasks and projects and managing the budget and programme for these tasks and projects.
6. Leading the technical delivery on a number of projects and reviewing work produced by others to ensure timely and accurate results.
7. Liaising with clients to develop scope, price proposals, and communicate project progress.
8. Undertaking line manager responsibilities for a number of junior staff, providing guidance and management to them as well as completing performance evaluations.
9. Supporting the development of junior members of the team, managing their input into projects and mentoring them (technical work and ICE).

Being Part of the Team:

The Water Team brings together the skills of project managers, hydrologists, water scientists, numerical modellers, and civil, electrical, process, and mechanical engineers to provide integrated, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. Their work ranges from high-profile infrastructure schemes to locally significant projects that make a real difference to communities. They work with a large number of water companies in the UK, private clients, and government entities, and on prestigious projects overseas from UK offices.

You will be joining a dynamic local team of high-performing Civil Engineers ranging in experience from Apprentice to Director level, within a larger Water Engineering Team. You will have the opportunity to mentor and direct junior members of the team through technical leadership, line management, and supporting them within development training agreements. Prospects to grow and improve project and client management, as well as technical excellence are on offer, along with excellent opportunities for career progression and development.

They offer a flexible hybrid working model. As a member of the team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a range of flexible choices covering health, finance, lifestyle, well-being, and more.

Here's What They Will Need From You:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
2. Proven experience within the water sector at the Principal level, ideally within the UK or with a good appreciation of UK norms and standards.
3. Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant institution e.g., ICE, CIWEM, or working towards it.
4. Experience of undertaking engineering assessments, options appraisals, engineering calculations, and/or economic appraisals.
5. Experience of outline and/or detailed design, preferably of wastewater/water treatment schemes and/or flood risk management/assessment or drainage schemes.

Company benefits include support towards getting chartered, 25 days annual leave, 2 paid corporate social values days, the option to buy and sell leave, income protection, a generous pension scheme, private medical insurance, an employee assistance programme, as well as 15 days paid leave for reservists.

This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search.

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