Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer

Derby | Permanent | Hybrid Working
Competitive Salary + Package

I’m recruiting on behalf of a leading design & build contractor with a strong track record in the UK water sector. They’ve just secured a major long term framework with Severn Trent, and we’re looking to bring in a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer to support delivery from their Derby office.

If you’ve got infrastructure design experience and want to work on complex, technically interesting projects with strong career progression — this is well worth a look.

The Role

You’ll be a key part of the regional civils team, leading and delivering design packages for water and wastewater treatment projects. Responsibilities include:

• Producing and overseeing civil designs that are practical, cost-effective, and buildable

• Coordinating across internal and external design disciplines

• Supporting proposal teams with technical input and design estimates

• Developing and maintaining design standards and processes

• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, health & safety, and environmental regulations

• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers

• Contributing to a positive, client-focused culture

What They’re Looking For

Key experience:

• Strong background in civil/infrastructure design

• Sector experience in water, highways, energy, rail, or similar

• Solid knowledge of structures, hydraulics, materials, and geotechnics

• Familiar with CDM 2015, CESWI, BS, WIMES (or similar standards)

• Skilled in producing rationalised and efficient layouts

• Comfortable leading design teams and managing workload

• Relevant degree or HND in Civil Engineering

• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE or equivalent)

• UK driving licence

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary + car or allowance

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)

• Enhanced pension scheme

• Private medical, health cover, life assurance

• Hybrid working setup

• Perks portal – discounts, Cycle to Work, Kids Pass, etc.