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Principal Civil Design Engineer

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  • Location: Stretford
  • Salary: £400 - £490 per day + Outside IR35 per day
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted about 10 hours ago

  • Sector: Engineering
  • Contact: Emily Stapley
  • Contact Email: e.stapley@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Expiry Date: 20 March 2026
  • Job Ref: BBBH85718_1770366326

Principal/Senior Civil Design Engineer (Water Industry)

Location: Manchester / Hybrid

Contract: 12 month contract

Rate: £400 to £490 per day (outisde IR35)

An established engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of civil design solutions across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.

This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce civil design deliverables that meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
  • Identify efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits, communicating effectively with clients and project teams
  • Direct, support and develop CAD Technicians, junior designers and graduates
  • Prepare design risk assessments, reports and technical specifications
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional and water company standards
  • Attend and present designs at HAZOP, ALM, KM and similar meetings

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 10 years' design experience within the regulated water industry
  • Experience carrying out hydraulic calculations and producing hydraulic profiles
  • Degree qualified, HND, or significant experience from Technician level
  • Registered with a relevant professional body and working towards Chartership

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Chartered Engineer
  • Experience across both clean water and wastewater projects
  • Background in infrastructure and non-infrastructure design
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

How to Apply

If you are a Senior Civil Design Engineer with water industry experience and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion