Principal Dams Engineer – Hybrid & Flexible Hours

HR Wallingford; Wallingford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexi-time

Part-time options

Job summary

HR Wallingford is recruiting a Principal Dams Engineer to lead dam and reservoir projects within the Water and Climate Division. You will draw on extensive UK reservoir experience and act as a key contributor in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver innovative, safe, and compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership in research and development, project management, and effective bid writing, with hybrid working and flexible arrangements available.

Qualifications

• A degree in civil engineering, hydrology, or geotechnical engineering.
• Current appointment to the Supervising Engineers Panel.
• Experience of working in the UK reservoir industry.
• Chartered Status (CEng).
• At least 10 years of professional experience related to dams and reservoirs.
• Knowledge of the UK Reservoirs Act 1975 and key industry guidance documents.
• Proven project management skills for studies, design or construction projects.
• An inquisitive nature and interest in leading research and development projects related to dam safety.
• Successful bid writing and business development experience.
• Experience of managing teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead dam and reservoir projects within the Dams Sector team.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, numerical modellers, and software developers to craft innovative solutions.
• Lead groundbreaking research and development projects related to dam safety.
• Oversee bid writing, client liaison, and business development activities.
• Mentor and manage project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Dam engineering

Hydrology

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Bid writing

Team leadership

Client liaison

English communication

Education

Degree in civil engineering, hydrology or geotechnical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HR Wallingford is recruiting a Principal Dams Engineer to lead dam and reservoir projects within the Water and Climate Division. You will draw on extensive UK reservoir experience and act as a key contributor in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver innovative, safe, and compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership in research and development, project management, and effective bid writing, with hybrid working and flexible arrangements available.