Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK water sector is seeking a Principal/Senior Civil Engineer to lead design delivery across multiple projects. The role involves developing cost-effective designs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting junior engineers. This is a hybrid position based in Rickmansworth, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical + health insurance

Enhanced pension + life assurance

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Experience in water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design input on live and upcoming projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM and H&S legislation.
• Support junior engineers and contribute to design standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

CDM 2015

CESWI

BS

WIMES

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Senior/Principal Civil Engineer, Rickmansworth

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Rickmansworth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal / Senior Civil Engineer – Water Sector

Rickmansworth | Permanent | Hybrid Working
Competitive Salary + Package
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

25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)

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.