Principal Civil Engineer
3 days ago
Maple Cross
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience) Location: Maple Lodge (Hybrid Working Available) Type: Permanent, Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to strengthen their engineering team. You will report directly to the Civil Regional Discipline Lead and provide high-quality engineering design services to minimise risk and maximise value on turnkey and engineering services contracts. Your role will involve co-ordinating designs, producing design documents and drawings, and ensuring all work adheres to health and safety requirements, specifications, and standards. About Our Client: Our client is an integrated design and build provider operating in the water sector, supporting multiple long-term frameworks across the UK. They value diversity, innovation, and career development, providing a supportive environment that encourages employees to reach their full potential. They actively support mental health initiatives and ex-service personnel through dedicated programmes. Key Responsibilities: • Produce cost-effective design layouts that are practical to construct and commission, considering total project costs., • Ensure standard practices are applied where possible to maintain competitiveness., • Provide estimates and feedback to the Proposals department., • Develop, monitor, and update procedures to improve departmental efficiency., • Co-ordinate designs with internal and external disciplines., • Maintain accurate records and files for all contracts., • Support customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality work., • Supervise and develop staff, promoting a safe working environment., • Minimise waste and consider environmental impacts in all designs., • Ensure all designs fully comply with health and safety requirements. What Our Client is Looking For: • Strong understanding of water and sewage treatment principles., • Experience managing staff in relevant design disciplines., • Chartered or working towards membership of a professional institution., • Relevant engineering degree., • Ability to rationalise designs and produce economic plant layouts., • Broad knowledge across mechanical, process, electrical engineering, and project management., • Flexible mindset with ability to process complex information., • Strong communication skills for technical proposals., • Computer literacy and full driving licence. What Our Client Offers: • Competitive salary up to £70k., • Hybrid working options., • Car / car allowance (role dependent)., • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus option to buy 5 extra days)., • Pension contribution scheme., • Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance., • Health Insurance., • Additional benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, discounts hub, Kids Pass, and more. Eligibility: • UK-based candidates or those able to work from the Maple Lodge location., • Professional engineering qualification and relevant industry experience. Opportunity for Growth: Our client is committed to career development and internal progression, offering opportunities to take on broader responsibilities, lead projects, and advance within a supportive, innovative environment.