Principal Civil Water Engineer

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Civil Water Engineer to lead innovative projects in water and wastewater management. This role offers the opportunity to work on iconic engineering projects while ensuring compliance with UK standards. The successful candidate will lead a team in technical design, manage project timelines and budgets, and collaborate with international teams. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive environment, offering flexible working arrangements, and investing in employee development. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this position is an exceptional opportunity.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible working hours

Bike Ride Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Car Parking Scheme

Long Service award

Refer a Friend Scheme

Annual Team Building/Social Events

Support in training and career development

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer with experience in leading multidisciplinary design.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater systems and UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design work ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Manage time and budgets to meet project milestones.

Skills

Leadership in design delivery

Knowledge of water treatment systems

Hydraulics expertise

Familiarity with UK design standards

Proficiency in digital analysis packages

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

HADES

Infoworks

EPANET

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer, Water Engineer

Your new company Hays are currently recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer. We are working in partnership with a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation dedicated to engineering a better future for everyone. The company is committed to delivering end-to-end service to their clients across the whole lifecycle, from 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 all facets of water and wastewater treatment, storage, supply, and collection systems, which are vital for UK infrastructure. Additionally, you will have the chance 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 design standards and codes, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
2. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
3. Effectively manage time and budgets to meet key project milestones and schedules.
4. Collaborate closely with teams in the UK and abroad to deliver integrated design solutions.
5. Comply with quality assurance standards in design.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in the Principal Civil Water Engineering role, our client requires:

1. Chartered Civil Engineer.
2. Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
3. Sound knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment, storage solutions, hydraulics, water supply and wastewater collection systems and familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.
4. Proficiency in designing appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance, e.g., HADES, Infoworks, EPANET.

What you'll get in return

Our client is offering an attractive Annual Salary negotiable on experience. You will enjoy the company’s benefits, like health and wellness benefits (i.e. Life assurance, health cash plan and many others). You will also benefit from flexible daily start and finish times, with a standard 7.5-hour day. Employee Schemes include the Bike Ride Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Car Parking Scheme, Long Service award, Refer a Friend Scheme, and the Annual Team Building/Social Events throughout the year. The company also provides support in training and career development and supports flexible working arrangements.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Principal Civil Water Engineering role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.