Principal Civil Engineer, Rickmansworth

Principal Civil Engineer

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Principal Civil Engineer – Water Projects

Hybrid working | Rickmansworth

A design and build contractor in the water sector is hiring a Principal Civil Engineer to join their engineering team. The role is available due to a continued workload across multiple secured frameworks and a focus on improving internal design capability.

Why this role matters

Direct input into the design and delivery of clean and wastewater treatment projects

Mix of hands-on technical work, leadership, and coordination

Part of a large multi-disciplinary team with project coverage

Opportunity to influence process improvement and team development

What you’ll be doing

• Lead civil design on complex treatment works and infrastructure schemes

• Produce detailed design layouts and drawings that are practical, cost-aware and safe

• Review designs for compliance with technical, safety, and environmental standards

• Coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants to align designs

• Support the proposals team with early technical input and estimating

• Help improve internal procedures and design standards

• Mentor and support junior engineers

• Take an active role in quality control, risk reduction and client satisfaction

What they’re looking for

• Strong civil engineering background in water and wastewater treatment

• Skilled in producing rationalised plant layouts and civil design packages

• Experience mentoring junior team members

• Comfortable working across disciplines (e.g. process, mechanical, electrical)

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

• Chartered or near Chartered (ICE or equivalent)

• Familiar with CDM and environmental design principles

• Able to clearly explain technical decisions to internal and external stakeholders

• UK driving licence

Package and Setup

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working

• Company car or car allowance

• 25 days leave + option to buy more

• Private medical and life cover

• Long-term career development support

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Location:: Rickmansworth
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Civil Engineer, Engineer, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Civil

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