Principal Engineer - Civil (UK Water)

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Our Water Design and Engineering team is involved in some of the UK’s most complex and stimulating projects that are diverse and technically demanding. We have an excellent reputation in the delivery of such schemes and are working closely with some of the UK’s most established and recognisable companies, undertaking a vast array of projects to enhance the UK’s water infrastructure and environment.

As a Principal Engineer - Civil, you will be a key technical leader within our multidisciplinary delivery teams working on a variety of water and wastewater capital projects, having the opportunity to apply your expertise to projects for our clients regionally and across the UK.

Reporting to the Associate Technical Director/Technical Director, you will be responsible for technical delivery of the project-related tasks to meet budget, timeframe and quality targets, meeting, or exceeding client expectations, promoting and marketing all facets of Arcadis' services during interfaces with clients and other sectors and disciplines, contributing towards the achievement of the divisional business plan and building networks within the industry.

To be considered for a role we are seeking candidates with the following credentials:

Role accountabilities:

• Owning and managing day-to day technical delivery
• Overseeing the development of multiple colleagues working on complex projects across multiple disciplines
• Managing the production and verification of analysis and design, including drawings, calculations and reports.

Sound work experience in the UK water sector for the following, but not limited to,

• Water and Wastewater Treatment plants
• Pumping stations and pipelines
• Combined Sewer Overflows
• Water and wastewater conveyance systems
• Flood Protection Facilities
• Drainage systems
• Hydraulic design related to above including hydraulic calculations (using HADES software will be added advantage)
• Experience in Utilities - clean and waste, will be an added advantage
• Support regional team / clients through the technical decision-making process and provide alternative solutions as required
• Develop / monitor plans and budgets for your projects
• Develop design methodologies for complex projects by carrying out appropriate research
• Taking responsibility for technical resource allocation, quality assurance, effective communication, managing changes/ modifications and ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest standards.
• Proactively engaging with various Arcadis Regional offices/ teams regarding safe design requirements, and flag risks at appropriate levels.
• Resolving technical issues.
• Developing technical methodologies which add value to the scope from other Arcadis Regions, and guiding junior colleagues to do the same
• Drive the culture of accountability within the team, including interdisciplinary checks
• Engaging in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology and continuous improvement of systems
• Supporting and collaborating in the development of team training plans and make a major contribution to upskilling and training.
• Provide design input to CAD/BIM and co-ordinate with CAD/BIM staff for preparation of drawings.
• Liaison with other team members to produce good design solutions as per best design practice.
• Carry out buildability checks and add value to the design development process.
• Compliance of Arcadis business management system.
• Awareness of Sustainability Best Practices
• Awareness of digital strategies and takes interest and initiatives aligning towards digitalization.
• Familiarization with client specific specifications, processes, and technical preferences.
• Proactively engaging and participating with the relevant Communities of Practice.

Other Competencies.

• Practical experience in Design & Engineering, Design & Build projects in the UK water sector for the following, but not limited to,
• Non-Linear assets (e.g., Treatment Plants, Combined Sewer Overflows & Pumping Stations)
• Experience in Linear Assets/ Utilities - clean and waste
• Nature Based Solutions and SUDS will be an added advantage.
• Producing and reviewing hydraulic calculations, specifications, drawings and reports
• Working Knowledge of HADES software will be added advantage
• Ability to review buildability of proposed solutions independently and challenge designs.
• Familiar with British and other international standards and practices.
• Demonstrate ability to lead complex projects.
• Health & Safety Management, awareness to CDM regulations.
• As an experienced professional you will be professionally qualified or, actively working towards it.
• Awareness and applications of Civil 3D, Revit, BIM and Information management.
• A strong, self-motivated and assertive person capable of working under pressure.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and across regions.
• Flexible to adopt new work /challenging work as per business requirement.
• Awareness of Sustainability best practices.
• Good communication skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Around 10+ years of experience and having a BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status and membership of a professional institution such as ICE, or CIWEM
• Significant experience and track record in technical delivery of Water and Wastewater projects.
• Experience of working on design and construct projects using digital design platforms
• Feasibility to Construction design stage delivery experience

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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