Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (outside IR35)
Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid)
Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1–2 days WFH)
About the Role:
You’ll be leading on the design and delivery of varied water sector projects, including:
* Sewage treatment works upgrades
* Clean water main replacements
* IED schemes at sewage treatment works
* CSO upgrades and storm storage solutions
This senior role involves steering technical excellence while working closely with both internal teams and regulated water clients.
About the Client:
Our client is a trusted engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a solid reputation and a growing portfolio, they are known for their collaborative culture and strong values.
Wellbeing is central to their ethos – they prioritise a safe, fair and positive workplace where people can do their best work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the civil engineering design of major water projects
* Provide technical direction and mentorship within the team
* Collaborate with stakeholders and manage project delivery
* Undertake occasional site visits as required
What Our Client is Looking For:
* Significant experience delivering civil engineering design for regulated water companies
* Strong technical leadership skills (role profile available for detail)
* Ability to manage multiple complex projects to tight deadlines
* A collaborative, hands-on approach
What Our Client Offers:
* 12-month contract at £550/day (outside IR35)
* Opportunity to lead diverse and challenging UK water industry projects
* Hybrid working (1–2 days from home possible after 3 months)
* A positive, motivated, and supportive team environment
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.