Senior/Principal Civil Engineer
- wakefield, england, United Kingdom
- Full time
- £55 - £75 Per Hour
Job Description
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing infrastructure organisation delivering essential projects across the UK. Operating within the utility and social infrastructure sectors, they provide innovative, reliable solutions that support critical services and communities.
Their success is built on a collaborative team of skilled professionals who tackle complex engineering challenges with practical, forward-thinking solutions.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior or Principal Civil Design Engineer with a strong background in utility engineering and the UK drainage sector. You will play a key role in leading the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, construction, and commissioning. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll help deliver high-quality, practical solutions that meet both client and regulatory requirements.
Location
Wakefield (hybrid - typically 3 days in the office, flexible)
Outside IR35
37.5 - 42.5 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate civil and drainage design activities in line with client standards
- Develop design solutions across all project stages (feasibility to detailed design)
- Manage and oversee design delivery, ensuring quality and accuracy
- Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and maintain strong client relationships
- Support planning, programming, and commercial aspects of projects
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
- Lead on resolving technical challenges and driving best practice across the team
- Attend and contribute to client and internal project meetings
About You
Essential:
- Degree-qualified Civil Engineer (Chartered or working towards ICE Chartership)
- Strong experience in civil design within the UK water sector
- Experience across water/wastewater projects including:
- oTreatment works
- oDrainage and sewer networks
- oClean water infrastructure and rising mains
Desirable:
- Strong understanding of hydraulic design principles
- Experience with WIMES, HazOp / ALM processes
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations and design responsibilities
- Ability to carry out or review hydraulic calculations and profiling
What We're Looking For
- A collaborative and proactive approach
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead by example and support team development
- A solution-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
- Commitment to professional development and staying up to date with industry standards