Manchester | Hybrid / Flexible Working
Permanent
Our client is a specialist engineering design company delivering complex clean and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Principal Civil Design Engineer to play a key leadership role within their Manchester-based team.
This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on technical excellence with strategic input, influencing project delivery, technical standards, and team development.
As a Principal Civil Design Engineer, you will:
Lead the civil design delivery of major clean and wastewater infrastructure projects
Act as technical authority across multiple schemes, ensuring quality and consistency
Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical development for engineers across the team
Work closely with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary stakeholders
Contribute to technical governance, best practice, and continuous improvement
You will ideally have:
A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Extensive experience in clean and/or wastewater infrastructure design
Proven capability leading design teams and complex work packages
Strong knowledge of UK water industry standards and regulations
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
A senior leadership position within a specialist, growing consultancy
Long-term career progression and influence over technical direction
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to step into a principal-level role with real autonomy and impact across the UK water sector.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
