Principal Civil Water Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer specializing in water engineering. In this pivotal role, you will lead design projects that impact essential infrastructure for the UK. Your expertise in water and wastewater systems will be crucial as you collaborate with both domestic and international teams to deliver innovative solutions. The company values professional development and offers a flexible working environment, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in the engineering field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Plans

Flexible Working Hours

Bike Ride Salary Sacrifice

Car Parking

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer with experience in multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Knowledgeable in water treatment and hydraulics with UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in technical design work ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones.

Skills

Water Treatment

Wastewater Treatment

Hydraulics

Digital Analysis Tools

Project Management

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

HADES

Infoworks

EPANET

Job description

Job Description

Principal Civil Engineer, Water Engineer

Your new company

Hays is currently recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer. We are partnering with a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization dedicated to engineering a better future for everyone. The company is committed to delivering end-to-end services across the entire project lifecycle, including Capital, Consulting, Decommissioning, Engineering and Design, Operations and Maintenance, Project and Program Management, up to Project Delivery.

Your new role

The Principal Civil Water Engineer will play a crucial role in water and wastewater treatment, storage, supply, and collection systems, which are vital for UK infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work on iconic engineering projects both domestically and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead a team to perform technical design work in accordance with relevant standards and codes, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
2. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
3. Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones and schedules.
4. Collaborate with UK and international teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
5. Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards in design.

What you'll need to succeed

To excel in this role, the successful candidate must be:

• A Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Knowledgeable in water and/or wastewater treatment, storage solutions, hydraulics, water supply, and wastewater collection systems, with familiarity with UK design standards and practices.
• Proficient in digital analysis tools such as HADES, Infoworks, EPANET.

What you'll get in return

Our client offers an attractive negotiable annual salary based on experience, along with benefits such as health and wellness plans (life assurance, health cash plan, etc.), flexible working hours, and various employee schemes including Bike Ride Salary Sacrifice, Car Parking, Long Service awards, and more. They support training, career development, and flexible working arrangements.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. If this position isn't quite right but you're seeking new opportunities, please reach out to us.