Principal Civil Engineer; Water

Opportunity

Our growth strategy within the Water division for 2026 and beyond is creating a buzz. You will partner with top water clients in the UK to help develop better ways of obtaining, cleaning, and distributing water for local communities.

• Develop solutions from need to detailed design, supporting and managing project team members.
• Undertake scoping and design within required timescales and design budgets.
• Produce and check technical reports.

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Ideally Chartered and a member of a relevant engineering institution.
• Previous experience working within the water industry.
• Working knowledge of Process and MEICA disciplines.
• Understanding of environmental issues including net carbon (preferred).

• People culture:
  Friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Award winning workplace:
  Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024. Awarded ‘Consultancy of the Year’ at the Water Industry Awards 2023. Named ‘Utility Partner of the Year’ and ‘Built Environment Partner of the Year’ at the Utility Week Awards 2023.
• Benefits:
  Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
• Flexible working:
  Locations and arrangements to suit your needs.
• Revolutionary projects:
  Work on award‑winning water sector projects across the UK and Ireland.
• Excellent team members:
  Collaborate with industry‑renowned water sector professionals and mentor the next generation of engineers.
• Training and development:
  Industry‑leading and first‑of‑its‑kind training and paid professional subscriptions.

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