Job Details

Our Water company client are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership in the delivery of Water/wastewater projects based out of their main offices in Falmer or Chatham.

As a key figure within the team, you will guide design, provide detailed technical analysis, and ensure successful project delivery. You will work closely with Project Design Leads and stakeholders, driving innovation, ensuring value for money, and delivering solutions that meet our high standards of safety, sustainability, and quality.

Our client is investing significantly in the sector and this is a great opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer looking for a step up for an experienced Principal level candidate seeking a new challenge in the Water industry. Our client is open to infra or non infra experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards (including CDM regulations).
• Develop risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that designs promote environmental sustainability.
• Lead and provide technical guidance on the design of water non-infra projects.
• Prepare design calculations, specifications, and technical content for contracts.
• Oversee approval of designs and ensure compliance with technical governance and QA processes.
• Manage project budgets and resolve complex design issues.
• Challenge existing practices and promote continuous improvement.
• Research and implement industry best practices, including digital design concepts.
• Support the Discipline Lead in maintaining and updating technical standards.
• Deliver cost-effective, low-carbon solutions that meet project budgets.
• Assist Project Managers with budget tracking and financial planning.
• Ensure design timelines are achievable and proactively address potential delays.
• Ensure designs meet customer and regulatory expectations.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and contribute to technical papers and press releases.

Skills/experience/qualifications

• MEng/BEng/BSc or HNC in Civil Engineering, Environmental, or a numerate science-related subject.
• Chartered Engineer with a relevant engineering or scientific institution.
• Extensive knowledge of design processes, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• In-depth understanding of the commercial environment within the water industry

Benefits

• Full-time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week.
• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days out of Falmer (Brighton) offices or Chatham in Kent.
• Salary of from -70-82k depending on skills and experience
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank hols
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options