Principal Engineer

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer to join its expanding water infrastructure team. This senior technical leadership role demands Chartered Engineer status with expertise in network modelling and hydraulics. The position offers hybrid working from UK offices and involvement in impactful water and wastewater projects aimed at sustainable development. The ideal candidate will lead project design, conduct hydraulic analysis, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring engineering solutions meet all standards.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in water infrastructure, especially in network modelling and hydraulics.
• Experience in feasibility and concept design; detailed design is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Conduct network modelling and hydraulic analysis to support planning and design.
• 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

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Conduct network modelling and hydraulic analysis to support planning and design.
• 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.