Principal Civil Engineer - Water
Core
Lead technical delivery and design for complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, treatment works, and flood risk management.
Role type
Principal Civil Engineer (Water Infrastructure)
Builds
Strategic asset investment, resilience, and growth-driven infrastructure schemes for utility clients and international partners.
Domain
Water sector (wastewater, potable water, flood risk, drainage)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Civil engineering design, hydraulic modelling, engineering calculations, economic appraisals, regulatory compliance, technical leadership, stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM), experience with London Power Tunnels/HS2 programmes, UV treatment expertise
Technologies
Hydraulic modelling software, design specification tools
Responsibilities
Produce feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, and technical specifications; manage junior staff and performance evaluations; ensure design compliance with standards; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on UK and overseas projects.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with line management responsibilities