Principal Civil Engineer

Company: Linear Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Wakefield
Job Description:

Overview


We are recruiting for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering and design team in Wakefield, working on major projects across the UK water and wastewater sector. This Principal Civil Engineer position is suited to a senior Civil Engineer with strong water industry design experience and the ability to take ownership of complex engineering solutions.


Key Responsibilities



  • Work as the Principal Civil Engineer leading the delivery of civil engineering designs across water and wastewater projects.

  • Provide technical leadership, guidance and support to engineers and wider design team members.

  • Lead, mentor and develop junior engineers, helping to build technical capability within the team.

  • Support the Design Manager and provide cover for the Design Manager when required.

  • Review designs, calculations and technical documentation to ensure appropriate quality and compliance.

  • Develop practical, cost-effective and constructible engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design.

  • Work closely with project delivery teams, clients, consultants and other stakeholders throughout the design process.

  • Support design risk management, CDM compliance and continuous improvement across the engineering function.


Qualifications



  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.

  • Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution such as ICE, or be close to achieving Chartered status.

  • Demonstrable civil engineering design experience within the UK water sector.

  • Previous experience working as a Principal Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer or in a similar senior design position.

  • Experience across water and/or wastewater projects, ideally including treatment works, drainage, clean water networks, rising mains, sewer separation or associated infrastructure.

  • Strong knowledge of relevant water industry standards and specifications, including CESWI and WIMES.

  • Good understanding of CDM Regulations, design risk management and relevant quality, environmental and information management procedures.

  • Sound knowledge of civil and hydraulic design principles, including the ability to undertake manual calculations where required.

  • Experience leading engineers within a design environment, with strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.


Benefits



  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Flexible working hours to support a positive work-life balance.

  • 4 days office-based with 1 day working remotely.

  • Support for ongoing professional development and progression towards Chartered status where applicable.

  • Opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer to work on major UK water and wastewater projects within a collaborative and growing engineering team.

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Posted: September 27th, 2026