Principal Engineer (Major Projects)
Website AdvanceTRS Advance Training and Recruitment Services
Technical recruiters for the built environment
Job Title: Principal Engineer – Major Infrastructure Projects
Salary: £52,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience) + £5,800 car allowance
Location: Hybrid – Slough, Maple Lodge, Crossness and/or Swindon
Type: Permanent, hybrid (up to 3 days/week on-site or in-office)
About the Role:
Our client is seeking experienced Principal Engineers to lead technical teams and help modernise major Water Treatment Works across their network. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of UK water infrastructure through high-value capital projects, some worth up to £300 million.
About the Client:
Our client is the UK’s largest water and wastewater services provider, serving over 16 million people daily. They are on a mission to build a sustainable future for customers, communities, and the environment through ambitious investment in infrastructure and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and plan the design activities for a portfolio of infrastructure projects
- Oversee technical assurance of contractor designs and manage design changes
- Support project teams during asset commissioning and handover
- Act as the main contact for CDM regulations and Principal Designer duties
- Conduct site inspections and collaborate to improve health and safety outcomes
- Manage and mitigate risks while adding value across project stages
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and regulators
- Apply commercial awareness to guide project delivery strategies
What Our Client is Looking For:
- Degree in civil, mechanical, or related engineering discipline (Master’s desirable)
- Chartered status or working towards it
- Experience in delivering major capital projects (ideally up to £100m)
- Strong analytical and risk-based decision-making abilities
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proven leadership and team management background
- Valid driving licence and access to personal transport
What Our Client Offers:
- Salary up to £75,000 (DOE)
- £5,800 car allowance
- Annual bonus scheme
- Private medical healthcare
- 26 days’ holiday (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Annual personal medical assessments
- Extensive employee benefits and wellbeing hub
Eligibility:
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence
Opportunity for Growth:
- Fast-tracked career progression in a nationally critical sector
- Work on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes
- Gain cross-functional experience within a diverse and forward-thinking organisation
- Be part of a major transformation programme shaping the future of water in the UK
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.
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