Principal Civil Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.
Our Water consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their Derby based infrastructure design team on a permanent basis with hybrid working.
As part of the Networks & Drainage Solutions team, you'll help deliver sustainable, resilient, and innovative civil engineering solutions that support communities and protect the environment.
The role will support the delivery focused wastewater-led team in Derby. The collaborative and multi-disciplinary team provide hands-on surface water and wastewater network design-led optioneering, solution development, and technical oversight, supporting projects from feasibility through to delivery.
You will work on Severn Trent's AMP8 CSO reduction programme, developing practical solutions for network challenges. You'll also assist various UK and international clients-including water companies, highways authorities, and Network Rail-with opportunities to contribute to Design & Build projects and collaborate with contractors on engineering solutions.
The role is open to Senior and Principal level candidates.
Responsibilities
- Taking technical leadership on wastewater and surface water projects, from feasibility and optioneering through to outline and detailed design.
- Leading or overseeing the production of technical reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring quality, consistency, and robustness of solutions.
- Acting as a technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders, supporting design decisions and contributing to effective project delivery.
- Working collaboratively with hydraulic modellers, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and other disciplines to develop integrated and buildable solutions.
- Playing an active role in initiatives to reduce Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) spills, supporting wider business objectives across Cities & Development and Transportation markets.
- Providing technical oversight, mentoring, and support to less experienced engineers, helping to grow capability within the team.
- Leveraging digital tools and data to improve design quality, efficiency, and decision-making, supporting innovation across the water and infrastructure sectors.
Skills/experience/qualifications
- A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM.
- Strong experience in the design and delivery of wastewater and/or surface water infrastructure, ideally within regulated water or infrastructure frameworks.
- Sound knowledge of current UK codes, standards, and best practice, with the confidence to apply professional judgement.
- Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams and contributing to technically complex projects.
- Proficiency in relevant digital and analysis tools, such as MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage, Infoworks ICM, Civil 3D, and GIS platforms, with an interest in developing efficient design workflows.
- The ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and to support the development of others.
Benefits
- Salary circa £60-75k
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent company pension contributions
- Healthcare provision
- Hybrid working