Senior or Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join their Regulated Water Asset Design team. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in the municipal water sector, blending remote work with a collaborative office environment. You'll lead project delivery, manage teams, and contribute to innovative solutions while supporting initiatives for a sustainable future. With tailored career development opportunities and a commitment to mentoring, this position is perfect for engineers looking to make a difference in the water industry.

Qualifications

• Experience managing civil engineering design teams.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Own project delivery, including health & safety and budget management.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Project Management

Client Interaction

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status (ICE or CIWEM)

Job description

Senior or Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

Our Regulated Water Asset Design team serves the municipal water sector in the UK and internationally. We hold long-term frameworks with water companies like Severn Trent Water and South West Water, and have strong relationships with blue-chip contractors such as Costain and Galliford Try, delivering projects across the UK. Our services include wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage, and water network schemes.

We offer a hybrid working model, blending remote work with top-quality office environments.

Our Principles

• Valuing our people and reputation
• Local dedication with international scale
• Future-focused and challenging the status quo
• Fostering collaboration
• An empowering culture with accountability

Due to increased demand, we are recruiting to support the AMP8 water industry capital investment programme. If you have relevant water industry design experience, we can provide tailored career development opportunities. If you come from a different engineering sector, mentoring and training are available to transition into the water sector.

Your Role

As a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer, you will:

• Own project delivery, including health & safety, technical quality, schedule, and budget
• Manage multidisciplinary teams
• Identify opportunities to deliver additional services from WSP UK and overseas
• Engage with clients to ensure satisfaction and project outcomes
• Contribute to innovative approaches, new services, and digital products
• Support our Future Ready and Net Zero initiatives
• Implement best practices within the Asset Design team and client projects
• Assist in bid preparation, resource planning, and budgeting
• Mentor graduate engineers and apprentices
• Develop your technical and managerial skills further

Candidate Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• Chartered status or progress towards ICE or CIWEM membership
• Experience managing civil engineering design teams
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget
• Experience with linear civil infrastructure or industrial/process design projects
• Mentoring or coaching experience for junior staff
• Strong client interaction skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

If you don’t meet all criteria, consider applying anyway. Skills you possess might be exactly what we need.

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