Principal Civil Engineer – Water Projects
📍 Hybrid working | Rickmansworth
A design and build contractor in the water sector is hiring a Principal Civil Engineer to join their engineering team. The role is available due to a continued workload across multiple secured frameworks and a focus on improving internal design capability.
Why this role matters
* Direct input into the design and delivery of clean and wastewater treatment projects
* Mix of hands-on technical work, leadership, and coordination
* Part of a large multi-disciplinary team with national project coverage
* Opportunity to influence process improvement and team development
What you’ll be doing
• Lead civil design on complex treatment works and infrastructure schemes
• Produce detailed design layouts and drawings that are practical, cost-aware and safe
• Review designs for compliance with technical, safety, and environmental standards
• Coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants to align designs
• Support the proposals team with early technical input and estimating
• Help improve internal procedures and design standards
• Mentor and support junior engineers
• Take an active role in quality control, risk reduction and client satisfaction
What they’re looking for
• Strong civil engineering background in water and wastewater treatment
• Skilled in producing rationalised plant layouts and civil design packages
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Comfortable working across disciplines (e.g. process, mechanical, electrical)
• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• Chartered or near Chartered (ICE or equivalent)
• Familiar with CDM and environmental design principles
• Able to clearly explain technical decisions to internal and external stakeholders
• UK driving licence
Package and Setup
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days leave + option to buy more
• Private medical and life cover
• Long-term career development support