Principal Civil Engineer

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

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

Location: Maple Lodge (Hybrid Working Available)

Type: Permanent, Hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to strengthen their engineering team. You will report directly to the Civil Regional Discipline Lead and provide high-quality engineering design services to minimise risk and maximise value on turnkey and engineering services contracts.

Your role will involve co-ordinating designs, producing design documents and drawings, and ensuring all work adheres to health and safety requirements, specifications, and standards.

About Our Client:

Our client is an integrated design and build provider operating in the water sector, supporting multiple long-term frameworks across the UK. They value diversity, innovation, and career development, providing a supportive environment that encourages employees to reach their full potential. They actively support mental health initiatives and ex-service personnel through dedicated programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce cost-effective design layouts that are practical to construct and commission, considering total project costs.
• Ensure standard practices are applied where possible to maintain competitiveness.
• Provide estimates and feedback to the Proposals department.
• Develop, monitor, and update procedures to improve departmental efficiency.
• Co-ordinate designs with internal and external disciplines.
• Maintain accurate records and files for all contracts.
• Support customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality work.
• Supervise and develop staff, promoting a safe working environment.
• Minimise waste and consider environmental impacts in all designs.
• Ensure all designs fully comply with health and safety requirements.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Strong understanding of water and sewage treatment principles.
• Experience managing staff in relevant design disciplines.
• Chartered or working towards membership of a professional institution.
• Relevant engineering degree.
• Ability to rationalise designs and produce economic plant layouts.
• Broad knowledge across mechanical, process, electrical engineering, and project management.
• Flexible mindset with ability to process complex information.
• Strong communication skills for technical proposals.
• Computer literacy and full driving licence.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary up to £70k.
• Hybrid working options.
• Car / car allowance (role dependent).
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus option to buy 5 extra days).
• Pension contribution scheme.
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Additional benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, discounts hub, Kids Pass, and more.

Eligibility:

• UK-based candidates or those able to work from the Maple Lodge location.
• Professional engineering qualification and relevant industry experience.

Opportunity for Growth:

Our client is committed to career development and internal progression, offering opportunities to take on broader responsibilities, lead projects, and advance within a supportive, innovative environment.

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.