Senior/ Principal Civil Engineer

Matchtech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secondments into Stantec

Competitive contract terms

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Matchtech's client, a prominent water-sector consultancy, seeks a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to work on a contract basis in Leeds or Newcastle, with secondments into Stantec. The role covers both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects under IR35.

You will lead technical delivery, review designs and reports, manage timelines and budgets, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining strong client relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Significant civil engineering experience, preferably in the water sector.
• Experience delivering infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects within the water sector, including infrastructure and non-infrastructure works.
• Provide technical oversight and mentor project teams to ensure quality delivery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, including secondments into Stantec.
• Prepare and review technical reports, designs and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources effectively.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and project management.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Our client, a prominent consultancy in the water sector, is currently seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Leeds or Newcastle. This role includes secondments into Stantec and involves working on both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects under the IR35 regime.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering civil engineering projects within the water sector, including both infrastructure and non-infrastructure works
• Providing technical expertise and overseeing project teams to ensure high-quality project delivery
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, including secondments into Stantec
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, designs, and specifications
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers within the team
• Maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication and project management

Job Requirements

• Significant experience in civil engineering, preferably within the water sector
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Understanding of IR35 regulations and their implications on contract work
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Benefits

• Competitive contract terms
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects within the water sector
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Supportive and dynamic work environment
• Potential for career advancement with high-profile secondments