Principal Hydraulic Structures Engineer, Manchester

Client:

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

baae33397996

Job Views:

23

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Join our talented team as a Principal Hydraulic Structures Engineer, playing a vital role in civil engineering projects for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in water engineering across sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. We provide comprehensive water engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, including client-side support and construction phases.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in technical design following relevant standards and codes.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Maintain quality assurance standards in design.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Knowledge of gates, sluices, and hydraulic structures for dams, reservoirs, and flood control.
• Familiarity with UK design standards, construction logistics, and accessibility considerations.
• Proficiency in digital analysis tools following UK guidance.

What We Offer:

Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, with no fixed hours or requirement for full-time in-office presence.

Rewards and Benefits:

Competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave. Benefits are aligned with experience and qualifications. See details at YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com).

Training and Development:

Access to extensive training programs and support for professional memberships.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, dependent on UKSV vetting processes. Applicants should not mention current or previous security clearances in applications.

We promote diversity and inclusion through policies, flexible working, and employee networks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.