Senior​/Principal Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater

Overview

Senior / Principal / Associate Director Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater

Location:

Leeds | London | Bristol | Newcastle | Manchester

Shape the future of water. Design solutions that make a real difference. Are you ready to take your civil engineering career to the next level? Join a dynamic team delivering innovative water and wastewater projects across the UK, working on critical infrastructure that impacts millions. From strategic water supply networks to cutting-edge wastewater treatment facilities, you'll help communities thrive while shaping your own professional journey.

• Take ownership of all aspects of project delivery, including technical quality, health & safety, schedule, and budget.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, mentoring and developing junior engineers and apprentices.
• Deliver civil engineering solutions for water treatment, wastewater treatment, sewerage networks, and trunk mains, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building relationships to deliver exceptional project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to integrate new digital tools, sustainable design practices, and smart water solutions.
• Support business growth through bid preparation, resource planning, and technical proposal development.
• Champion Net Zero, sustainability, and best practice initiatives across projects and within the wider team.

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering;
• Extensive experience managing civil engineering design teams and delivering projects on budget and on time.
• Proven ability to act in a technical approval or checking role on linear infrastructure or industrial/process-related projects.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
• Confident client-facing professional with excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Passionate about sustainability, smart infrastructure, and shaping resilient water networks.

• Work on landmark water infrastructure projects that impact communities across the UK.
• Lead complex, high-profile projects from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery.
• Collaborate with a talented, multidisciplinary team where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Accelerate your career with opportunities for technical, managerial, and leadership development.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation, Net Zero, and sustainability.

Location:

UK-based, flexible/hybrid working

Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of water. Apply today and make your mark