Principal Engineer Water Design and Build

The Principal Engineer Water Design and Build position in Bristol, England centres on driving low‑carbon, sustainable solutions using modern methods of construction and digital engineering. It would suit someone who can bring we value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees to the role.

Role overview

The UK water sector is changing faster than ever before. This is more than a technical role — it’s a leadership platform.

Engineering work involved

Driving low‑carbon, sustainable solutions using modern methods of construction and digital engineering. Design & Build delivery across water and wastewater infrastructure. Leading integrated, multi‑disciplinary teams across civils.

What helps in this technical role

We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria.

Technical skills and requirements

• Extensive experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure (treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, MEICA).
• Experience using BIM, digital tools and Common Data Environments.
• A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) and CEng status (or working towards).

Job details

• We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best.
• Work model: Remote.
• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.