Principal Civil Engineer

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Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (outside IR35)
Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid)
Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1-2 days WFH)
About the Role:
You'll be leading on the design and delivery of varied water sector projects, including:
Sewage treatment works upgrades
Clean water main replacements
IED schemes at sewage treatment works
CSO upgrades and storm storage solutions
This senior role involves steering technical excellence while working closely with both internal teams and regulated water clients.
About the Client:
Our client is a trusted engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a solid reputation and a growing portfolio, they are known for their collaborative culture and strong values.
Wellbeing is central to their ethos - they prioritise a safe, fair and positive workplace where people can do their best work.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the civil engineering design of major water projects
Provide technical direction and mentorship within the team
Collaborate with stakeholders and manage project delivery
Undertake occasional site visits as required
What Our Client is Looking For:
Significant experience delivering civil engineering design for regulated water companies
Strong technical leadership skills (role profile available for detail)
Ability to manage multiple complex projects to tight deadlines
A collaborative, hands-on approach
What Our Client Offers:
12-month contract at £550/day (outside IR35)
Opportunity to lead diverse and challenging UK water industry projects
Hybrid working (1-2 days from home possible after 3 months)
A positive, motivated, and supportive team environment
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , origin, , , , marital status, veteran status, or status.
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Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Civil Engineer, Engineer, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Civil

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