Principal Engineer - Civil (UK Water)

Poutrix; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 7,062,146 - 9,630,200; Full time

Job summary

Poutrix is looking for a Principal Engineer – Civil to lead technical projects in the water design and engineering sector. The successful candidate will oversee project delivery, manage teams, and ensure compliance with high-quality standards.

This position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in the UK water sector and strong knowledge of hydraulic design and project management. Leadership skills and the ability to work under pressure are critical for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the UK water sector.
• Chartered Engineer status with membership in a professional institution.
• Significant experience in delivering water and wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technical delivery for projects.
• Oversee development and verification of analysis and design.
• Engage with clients and teams across regions.

Skills

Project Management

Hydraulic Design

Technical Leadership

Civil Engineering

Communication

Education

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in a relevant discipline

Tools

HADES software

Civil 3D

Revit

BIM

Job description

Role Description

Our Water Design and Engineering team is involved in some of the UK’s most complex and stimulating projects that are diverse and technically demanding. We have an excellent reputation in the delivery of such schemes and are working closely with some of the UK’s most established and recognisable companies, undertaking a vast array of projects to enhance the UK’s water infrastructure and environment.

As a Principal Engineer – Civil, you will be a key technical leader within our multidisciplinary delivery teams working on a variety of water and wastewater capital projects, having the opportunity to apply your expertise to projects for our clients regionally and across the UK.

Reporting to the Associate Technical Director/Technical Director, you will be responsible for technical delivery of the project-related tasks to meet budget, timeframe and quality targets, meeting, or exceeding client expectations, promoting and marketing all facets of Arcadis' services during interfaces with clients and other sectors and disciplines, contributing towards the achievement of the divisional business plan and building networks within the industry.

Accountabilities

• Owning and managing day‑to‑day technical delivery
• Overseeing the development of multiple colleagues working on complex projects across multiple disciplines
• Managing the production and verification of analysis and design, including drawings, calculations and reports.

Required Experience and Technical Skills

• Sound work experience in the UK water sector for the following, but not limited to:
• Water and Wastewater Treatment plants
• Pumping stations and pipelines
• Combined Sewer Overflows
• Water and wastewater conveyance systems
• Flood Protection Facilities
• Drainage systems
• Hydraulic design related to above including hydraulic calculations (using HADES software will be an added advantage)
• Experience in Utilities – clean and waste, will be an added advantage
• Supporting regional team/clients through the technical decision‑making process and providing alternative solutions as required
• Developing / monitoring plans and budgets for your projects
• Developing design methodologies for complex projects by carrying out appropriate research
• Taking responsibility for technical resource allocation, quality assurance, effective communication, managing changes/modifications and ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest standards
• Proactively engaging with various Arcadis Regional offices/teams regarding safe design requirements, and flagging risks at appropriate levels
• Resolving technical issues
• Developing technical methodologies which add value to the scope from other Arcadis Regions, and guiding junior colleagues to do the same
• Driving the culture of accountability within the team, including interdisciplinary checks
• Engaging in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology and continuous improvement of systems
• Supporting and collaborating in the development of team training plans and making a major contribution to upskilling and training
• Providing design input to CAD/BIM and coordinating with CAD/BIM staff for preparation of drawings
• Liaising with other team members to produce good design solutions as per best design practice
• Carrying out buildability checks and adding value to the design development process
• Compliance with Arcadis business management system
• Awareness of Sustainability Best Practices
• Awareness of digital strategies and taking interest and initiatives aligning towards digitalisation
• Familiarisation with client specific specifications, processes, and technical preferences
• Proactively engaging and participating with the relevant Communities of Practice

Other Competencies

• Practical experience in Design & Engineering, Design & Build projects in the UK water sector for the following, but not limited to:
• Non‑Linear assets (e.g., Treatment Plants, Combined Sewer Overflows & Pumping Stations)
• Experience in Linear Assets/Utilities – clean and waste
• Nature Based Solutions and SUDS will be an added advantage
• Producing and reviewing hydraulic calculations, specifications, drawings and reports
• Working knowledge of HADES software will be added advantage
• Ability to review buildability of proposed solutions independently and challenge designs
• Familiar with British and other international standards and practices
• Demonstrate ability to lead complex projects
• Health & Safety Management, awareness to CDM regulations
• As an experienced professional you will be professionally qualified or, actively working towards it
• Awareness and applications of Civil 3D, Revit, BIM and Information management
• A strong, self‑motivated and assertive person capable of working under pressure
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and across regions
• Flexible to adopt new work / challenging work as per business requirement
• Awareness of Sustainability best practices
• Good communication skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Around 10+ years of experience and having a BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Chartered Engineer status and membership of a professional institution such as ICE, or CIWEM
• Significant experience and track record in technical delivery of Water and Wastewater projects
• Experience of working on design and construct projects using digital design platforms
• Feasibility to Construction design stage delivery experience

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity.