Senior & Principal Civil Engineers

Advance TRS; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design consultancy is seeking a Senior & Principal Civil Engineer for its Water division across multiple UK offices. This role involves delivering impactful projects in water and wastewater management while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and project delivery, showcasing innovation and collaboration. This position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary range between £50,000 and £70,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with water and wastewater networks.
• Strong background in civil engineering design.
• Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from concept to construction support.
• Drive innovation and ensure project outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Project delivery

Mentoring junior engineers

Collaboration

Technical excellence

Sustainable urban drainage

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Senior & Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Salary

£50,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)

Location

Multiple UK offices including Newcastle, Leeds, Warrington, Manchester, Redditch, Birmingham, Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Reading, London, High Wycombe, Brighton, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

Type

Permanent, Full Time / Flexible Hybrid Working

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our client's growing Water division during a pivotal period of investment and innovation. With major UK water frameworks underway, these roles offer the chance to deliver projects that truly matter – improving water and wastewater networks, stormwater management, and sustainable urban drainage across the country.

As a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer, you'll work across all stages of project delivery – from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support – driving innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. You'll play a key part in mentoring junior engineers, leading multi‑disciplinary design teams, and ensuring outstanding project outcomes for communities and the environment alike.

About the Client

Our client is a leading global design and engineering consultancy with a strong UK presence in water, energy, and environmental infrastructure. They're dedicated to sustai...