Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK water sector seeks a Principal/Senior Civil Engineer in Rickmansworth to lead civil design delivery on major capital works. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working and support for professional development, appealing to experienced engineers eager for impactful contributions.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical + health insurance

Enhanced pension + life assurance

Employee discounts and Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Background in civil engineering design (structures, geotechnics, hydraulics).
• Confident producing rationalised designs and economic layouts.
• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design input on multiple water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Develop detailed design layouts that are buildable and cost-effective.
• Ensure compliance with CDM and H&S legislation.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Communication

CDM 2015

Design Standards

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Principal / Senior Civil Engineer – Water Sector

£70k-£80k

Rickmansworth | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Location: Rickmansworth (site based + hybrid)

I’m working with a long-standing client delivering major capital works in the UK water sector. As their AMP8 programme gets underway, they’re looking to bring in a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer to help lead the design delivery across multiple water and wastewater treatment schemes (c. £400M total programme value).

If you’ve got solid water industry experience and want to play a key role in a high performing engineering team, this is well worth a conversation.

The Role

You’ll sit within the design team and lead civil design input on a range of live and upcoming projects. That includes:

• Developing detailed design layouts that are buildable and cost effective
• Supporting proposals and bids with technical input
• Coordinating across disciplines to ensure smooth delivery
• Ensuring compliance with CDM and H&S legislation
• Supporting junior engineers and contributing to design standards

What They’re Looking For

• Background in civil engineering design (structures, geotechnics, hydraulics)
• Experience in water and/or wastewater treatment
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015, CESWI, BS, and WIMES
• Confident producing rationalised designs and economic layouts
• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE or equivalent)
• Able to communicate technical proposals clearly and effectively
• UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
• Hybrid working
• Private medical + health insurance
• Enhanced pension + life assurance
• Employee discounts, Cycle to Work, and more

Interested?

Drop me a message or apply with your CV – I’ll be in touch for a confidential chat.

This role won’t be on the market long.