Principal Civil Design Engineer - Water

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Jacobs, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Overview

As part of Jacobs’ Water and Environment team, you’ll be at the forefront of one of the most exciting periods of investment in the UK and Ireland’s water sector. With billions being invested to reshape and future-proof water infrastructure, your work will directly influence how communities access clean, sustainable water for generations to come. You’ll help build and strengthen strategic partnerships with major water companies, contributing to every stage of the project lifecycle from feasibility and planning to design, construction, operations, and maintenance. With Jacobs’ extensive portfolio of multi-year frameworks and global projects, you’ll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact initiatives that challenge and grow your expertise. Joining our team of nearly 600 water professionals means becoming part of a world-leading consultancy with a reputation for excellence. You’ll collaborate in multi-disciplinary environments, delivering innovative solutions on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a sector that truly matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary civil engineering projects from concept to completion.
  • Deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions across water infrastructure.
  • Oversee technical delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project success.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
  • Demonstrate exemplary behaviour in health, safety and wellbeing in accordance with Jacobs’ BeyondZero approach.
  • Foster relationships with existing water clients to support a growth model.

Qualifications

  • Extensive progressive experience in civil engineering, with expertise in detailed design and design-and-build execution on water and wastewater projects.
  • Strong grasp of civil engineering principles and project lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with UK water sector regulations and safety protocols.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Member of ICE or CIWEM.
  • Robust understanding of current health, safety and welfare legislation.

What We Offer

  • Up to 10% company contribution into pension.
  • Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
  • 24 days holiday plus the opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.
  • Free employee medical cover and digital GP service.
  • Enhanced parental leave pay.
  • Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefit provided by Carrot.
  • Inclusive and diverse work environment through Jacobs Employee Networks.
  • Hybrid working / Part-time roles / Flexible working hours.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do and support flexible working arrangements. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the Careers Support team.

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Location:
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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