Senior Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Stantec; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Principal Civil Engineer to join their team in High Wycombe, Reading, Cambridge, and London. The role involves leading civil engineering design and mentoring engineers to ensure successful project outcomes. A degree in Civil Engineering and extensive design experience in the UK water industry are required. The company offers a flexible working pattern, private medical insurance, and a culture of inclusivity.

Benefits

Individualized development plan

Private medical insurance

Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern

Employee referral scheme

Culture of inclusivity

Commitment to environmental goals

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or relevant subject.
• Passion for the water and environment sector.
• Experience in leading client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead project civil engineering design, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Mentor engineers within the project.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop innovative solutions.

Job description

Overview

To continue solving challenging problems and delivering high‑level expertise, we are looking for a Senior Principal Civil Engineer who enjoys working on exciting and impactful projects to join our team in High Wycombe, Reading, Cambridge and London. All our offices are a short walk away from the nearest train station.

Responsibilities

Lead the project's civil engineering design and work alongside the overall project design lead to ensure successful project delivery and outcomes for our client. Take responsibility for the leadership and mentoring of engineers within the project and support the leadership of the civil engineering wider team. Access Stantec's world‑class expertise to help deliver cutting‑edge design.

Qualifications

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or relevant subject and ideally hold a professional qualification (i.e. Chartered or incorporated member) with a relevant professional body such as ICE or CIWEM. Passion for the water and environment sector and supporting our developing civil engineers.

Experience

Extensive design experience within the UK water industry. Successful project delivery and working collaboratively with project teams to develop innovative solutions. Client‑facing role, leading client engagement and collaboration on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Individualised development plan alongside company wide org structure highlighting pathway for progression, ensuring you always know where your career is heading
• Private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance included as standard
• Flexi‑working and hybrid working pattern to help you to find the right work life balance for you
• Lucrative employee referral scheme
• Culture of inclusivity, where we celebrate diversity and put "doing what's right" at the forefront of everything we do
• Award winning consultancy with a commitment to achieving our ambitious environmental goals