Principal & Associate Director Civil Engineer (Water)

WSP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal to Associate Director Civil Engineer specializing in water projects across the UK. The role involves managing project delivery, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and chartered status, along with substantial experience in engineering design management. The position offers career development opportunities and the chance to contribute to innovative projects aimed at achieving net zero objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplines.
• Experience in delivering projects to an identified budget and schedule.
• Acted in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for all aspects of project delivery including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule and budget.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Build relationships with our clients to ensure project outcomes and satisfaction.

Skills

Managing engineering design teams

Client-facing experience

Good presentation skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or significant progression towards membership of ICE/CIWEM

Job description

Principal to Associate Director Civil Engineer (Water)

London, London, United Kingdom
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Our Regulated Water Asset Design team serves the municipal water sector both in the UK and internationally. We hold long-term framework agreements directly with water companies, including Severn Trent Water and Southwest Water, and maintain strong trading relationships with blue-chip contractors such as Costain and Galliford Try, for whom we deliver projects across the UK. We provide a full range of design services across wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage and water network schemes.

Due to a significant increase in demand for our services, we are actively recruiting experienced Civil Engineers to support the AMP8 water industry capital investment programme. If you have relevant water industry design experience, we can offer tailored experience to fulfil your career ambitions. If you are working in a different engineering sector, we also offer mentoring programmes and training to support a transition to the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership for all aspects of project delivery including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule and budget
• Manage multi‑disciplinary teams
• Shape the delivery of our services and identify opportunities to deliver complementary services from the wider WSP business in the UK and overseas
• Build relationships with our clients to ensure that our services deliver project outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Contribute to the identification and delivery of innovative approaches, new services and digital products
• Contribute to the implementation of our Future Ready and Net Zero programme
• Act as an ambassador for best practice within the Asset Design team and on client‑sponsored initiatives
• Undertake bid preparation, resource and budget development
• Line‑manage and support the professional development of graduate engineers and degree apprentices
• Contribute to recruitment and growth of the civil engineering team
• Continue your career journey through the ongoing development of your technical, managerial and leadership skills

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• Chartered status, or significant progression towards membership of the ICE or CIWEM
• Experience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplines
• Experience in delivering projects to an identified budget and schedule
• Acted in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects, or industrial/process related design
• Experience in mentoring or coaching junior civil engineering staff to develop their technical skills and professional development
• Client‑facing experience
• Good presentation, written, and verbal communication skills

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