Principal Civil Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Maple Lodge (Hybrid Working Available)

Type: Permanent, Hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to strengthen their engineering team. You will report directly to the Civil Regional Discipline Lead and provide high-quality engineering design services to minimise risk and maximise value on turnkey and engineering services contracts.

Your role will involve co-ordinating designs, producing design documents and drawings, and ensuring all work adheres to health and safety requirements, specifications, and standards.

About Our Client:

Our client is an integrated design and build provider operating in the water sector, supporting multiple long-term frameworks across the UK. They value diversity, innovation, and career development, providing a supportive environment that encourages employees to reach their full potential. They actively support mental health initiatives and ex-service personnel through dedicated programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce cost-effective design layouts that are practical to construct and commission, considering total project costs.
• Ensure standard practices are applied where possible to maintain competitiveness.
• Provide estimates and feedback to the Proposals department.
• Develop, monitor, and update procedures to improve departmental efficiency.
• Co-ordinate designs with internal and external disciplines.
• Maintain accurate records and files for all contracts.
• Support customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality work.
• Supervise and develop staff, promoting a safe working environment.
• Minimise waste and consider environmental impacts in all designs.
• Ensure all designs fully comply with health and safety requirements.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Strong understanding of water and sewage treatment principles.
• Experience managing staff in relevant design disciplines.
• Chartered or working towards membership of a professional institution.
• Relevant engineering degree.
• Ability to rationalise designs and produce economic plant layouts.
• Broad knowledge across mechanical, process, electrical engineering, and project management.
• Flexible mindset with ability to process complex information.
• Strong communication skills for technical proposals.
• Computer literacy and full driving licence.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary up to £70k.
• Hybrid working options.
• Car / car allowance (role dependent).
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus option to buy 5 extra days).
• Pension contribution scheme.
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Additional benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, discounts hub, Kids Pass, and more.

Eligibility:

• UK-based candidates or those able to work from the Maple Lodge location.
• Professional engineering qualification and relevant industry experience.

Opportunity for Growth:

Our client is committed to career development and internal progression, offering opportunities to take on broader responsibilities, lead projects, and advance within a supportive, innovative environment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Maple Cross

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English