Principal Civil Engineer

Summary:
We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the civil engineering design and delivery of wastewater treatment plant projects. The role requires expertise in underground piping, grading, and process unit layout to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant infrastructure solutions. You will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing technical design activities, and ensuring that all civil engineering aspects align with project requirements, regulatory standards, and best practices. This position demands strong leadership in coordinating with design teams, clients, and contractors to deliver innovative and sustainable wastewater treatment solutions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in feasibility studies, detailed design, and construction support, ensuring that designs are optimised for operational performance and long-term asset resilience.
Skills:
Civil engineering design for wastewater treatment plants
Underground piping design and layout
Grading and site drainage design
Process unit layout and integration
Project management and team leadership
Knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and British Standards
Experience with design risk assessments and quality assurance
Stakeholder engagement and client liaison
Ability to produce and review engineering calculations and technical reports
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Software/Tools:
AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software
Hydraulic modelling tools (desirable)
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms (advantageous)
Certifications & Standards:
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it (preferred)
Knowledge of CDM Regulations (2015)
Familiarity with NEC contracts (desirable)
Compliance with company Integrated Management Systems including Health & Safety and Environmental regulations