Senior Principal Civil Engineer

590000
  • £80000 - £85000 per annum
  • Leeds, England
  • Permanent

Our client, a leading consultancy in the water sector, is currently seeking a Senior Principal Civil Engineer to join their expanding team in Leeds.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the design and delivery of projects within the water sector
  • Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including asset planning, strategy, concept design, outline design, and detailed design
  • Collaborate with overall project design leads to ensure successful project delivery
  • Provide expertise and strategic consultancy services to a range of clean and waste infrastructure projects
  • Drive innovation within project delivery, focusing on carbon reduction, sustainability, and serving local communities
  • Support and mentor junior engineers, facilitating their professional development
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and partners to deliver community-focused solutions

Job Requirements:

  • Extensive design experience in the UK water industry
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, ideally with Chartered status from ICE or CIWEM
  • Proven technical capabilities and independent judgement in complex engineering problems
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Experience in delivering innovative and sustainable water management solutions
  • Understanding of storm overflows, SUDS, surface water management, and sewage treatment is beneficial
  • Experience working collaboratively with clients and delivery partners

Benefits:

  • Exciting opportunity to be part of ground-breaking projects in the water sector
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Competitive employee benefits package
  • Convenient location in Leeds city centre, close to the train station

If you are an experienced and passionate civil engineer ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Leeds.

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