Senior/ Principal Civil Engineer

Matchtech; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Diverse water projects

Professional development

Collaborative environment

UK-wide contract roles

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer for a contract role across multiple UK offices. You will lead water-sector civil projects, manage teams, and deliver designs with strong regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring extensive project leadership, civil design expertise and excellent communication skills to drive successful outcomes across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading civil engineering projects in water sector.
• Strong knowledge of civil design principles and software.
• Proven track record delivering projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil engineering projects in the water sector.
• Manage project teams and ensure on-time delivery.
• Provide technical oversight on infrastructure and non-infrastructure work.
• Develop detailed designs, specs and calculations.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Present technical information in meetings.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Civil design

Client liaison

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client, a renowned consultancy in the water sector, is currently seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer. This is a contract position, and our client offers this opportunity at multiple office locations throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and delivering civil engineering projects within the water sector


• Managing project teams and ensuring the timely completion of deliverables


• Providing technical oversight and guidance on both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects


• Developing and reviewing detailed civil engineering designs, including specifications and calculations


• Collaborating with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders


• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and relevant regulations


• Participating in project meetings and presenting technical information


• Mentoring and developing junior engineers

Job Requirements:

• Extensive experience in civil engineering within the water sector


• Strong knowledge of civil design principles and relevant software


• Proven track record in leading engineering projects from inception to completion


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively


• Understanding of IR35 regulations and working within its framework


• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package


• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of water sector projects


• Professional development and training opportunities


• Supportive and collaborative work environment


• Contract roles available UK wide

If you are an experienced Senior/Principal Civil Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding contract position in the water sector, we would love to hear from you.