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 solutionsThis 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 p...