Senior / Principal Hydraulic Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior / Principal Hydraulic Engineer to deliver high-quality hydraulic design for infrastructure projects. This role involves leading design efforts, managing project timelines, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across locations. Candidates should be Chartered Civil Engineers with significant experience in hydraulic design, especially within water and wastewater sectors. The position offers a competitive salary and either hybrid or flexible working options in Manchester.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer with proven experience in hydraulic design.
• Experience in Design & Build environments.
• Ability to manage time, budgets, and project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic design work to relevant standards.
• Prepare design briefs and contribute to bid proposals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and overseas.

Skills

Proven experience leading design delivery

Strong technical background in hydraulic design

Knowledge of current UK design standards

Proficiency with industry-standard hydraulic modelling tools

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

HADES

VARISIM

WANDA

Job description

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent, hybrid working

About the Role

This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of engineering design, shaping infrastructure projects that support the future of UK cities and environments. As a Senior / Principal Hydraulic Engineer, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality fluid mechanics and hydraulic design across major transformational programmes.

The position involves working throughout the project life cycle, engaging with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally to provide innovative and effective technical solutions.

About the Client

Our client is a large, established engineering and consultancy organisation delivering complex infrastructure, environment and energy projects. They are recognised for technical excellence, digital innovation and a strong commitment to sustainability, inclusion and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and lead hydraulic design work to relevant standards and quality levels.
• Prepare design briefs, scopes of work and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time, budgets and project milestones effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and overseas.
• Ensure compliance with design quality assurance procedures.

What Our Client is Looking For

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Strong technical background in hydraulic design for water/wastewater treatment, pipelines and surge analysis.
• Knowledge of current UK design standards and working practices.
• Experience in Design & Build environments.
• Proficiency with industry-standard hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HADES, VARISIM, WANDA).
• A positive industry profile is advantageous.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Inclusive, diverse working environment.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile and complex engineering projects.

Eligibility

This role may require UK security clearance. Candidates may need to demonstrate up to 5 years’ UK residency depending on the level of vetting required. Applicants should not include details of any existing or previous clearance in CVs or conversations.

Opportunity for Growth

This position offers clear pathways for career progression, including technical leadership, project leadership and future managerial opportunities across a wide range of engineering sectors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.