Principal Civil Engineer

The Principal Civil Engineer position centres on collaborating with engineers, modellers, environmental scientists, and other specialists to deliver high-quality water and wastewater projects. It would suit someone who can bring technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving to the role.

What the work leans on

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical.

Engineering work involved

• Collaborating with engineers, modellers, environmental scientists, and other specialists to deliver high-quality water and wastewater projects.
• Contributing across all design stages, from concept through to detailed design and technical reporting.
• Applying creative and practical thinking to solve real-world engineering challenges.

Technical skills and requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification, or demonstratable equivalent experience.
• Proven experience within the water sector at the Principal level.
• Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM or working towards.

What helps in this technical role

Technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving.