Senior & Principal Civil Engineers

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

Job summary

A leading design and engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior & Principal Civil Engineer to join their Water division. This role offers the chance to improve water and wastewater networks across the country while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring project excellence. Suitable candidates will have experience in project delivery and a commitment to sustainable practices, contributing to significant water projects. The position is full-time with flexible hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Senior or Principal Civil Engineer with experience in water or environmental projects.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary design teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of sustainable design practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects improving water and wastewater networks.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide project teams.
• Drive innovation in project delivery and design.

Skills

Project delivery

Mentoring

Collaboration

Technical excellence

Innovation

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...