Principal Engineer

Shirley Parsons; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role involves network modelling, hydraulic analysis, and feasibility design. Ideal candidates will hold Chartered Engineer status and possess strong technical skills in water infrastructure. This position offers hybrid working arrangements across the UK, contributing to sustainable development and community resilience.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical background in water infrastructure, especially network modelling and hydraulics.
• Experience in feasibility and concept design; detailed design is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to engineering delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Conduct network modelling and hydraulic analysis to support planning and design.
• Develop concept and feasibility designs for water systems.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet technical, regulatory, and client standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Support client engagement and project coordination.

Skills

Network modelling

Hydraulics

Feasibility design

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Principal Engineer - Water Infrastructure
UK-Wide | Hybrid Working
Contract (Minimum 12 Months)
Water Sector | Infrastructure & Environmental Projects

A respected engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer to join its expanding water infrastructure team. This is a senior technical leadership role for a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with expertise in network modelling, hydraulics, and feasibility design. The position offers hybrid working from offices across the UK, with opportunities to contribute to high-impact water and wastewater projects that support sustainable development and community resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Conduct network modelling and hydraulic analysis to support planning and design.
• Develop concept and feasibility designs for water systems.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet technical, regulatory, and client standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Support client engagement and project coordination.

Ideal Candidate

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical background in water infrastructure, especially network modelling and hydraulics.
• Experience in feasibility and concept design; detailed design is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to engineering delivery.

Interested in joining and making a meaningful impact in water infrastructure?
Let’s connect - we’d love to hear from you.

Vacancy Reference: CR/028656

Vacancy Owner: Teo Delacruz | [e-mail] | ([phone] | ([phone]