Principal Civil Engineer

Description

We’re seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join our Water Infrastructure Team within theUK, leading the design and delivery of civil engineering solutions for water, wastewater, sludge treatment centres and utilities projects across the UK and Ireland. You’ll play a key technical and leadership role, guiding multidisciplinary teams and driving excellence from concept through to delivery.

• Engage with clients and delivery partners to shape project strategies and technical solutions.
• Deliver robust, compliant, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Lead civil and structural design for water and wastewater treatment works, pipelines, pre-cast and pumping stations.
• Oversee multidisciplinary coordination (civil, mechanical, electrical, and process).
• Manage multiple priorities and ensure adherence to Ayesa’s Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Contribute to proposals, bids, and business development with key utilities.
• Support project management activities including scope, programme, and budget control.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, promoting best practice and innovation.
• Provide technical input during feasibility, outline, and detailed design stages.
• Manage technical quality and ensure designs meet CESWI, UK standards, regulations, and client specifications.
• Lead design reviews, sign off deliverables, and ensure compliance with safety, sustainability, and BIM standards.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Represent Ayesa professionally, building lasting client relationships.

Requirements

• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing D&B or consultancy projects.
• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) with ICE or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of civil design principles for water and wastewater treatment, sludge treatment centres and conveyance systems.
• 10+ years’ experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure design and delivery.
• Good understanding of offsite fabrication
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, or similar) and digital design workflows (BIM).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s desirable).

Benefits

✅ Competitive salary and benefits package.

💰 Pension matching, income protection, and life assurance.

📚 Professional development and chartership support.

🌱 Inclusive, sustainability-driven culture with wellbeing and social initiatives.

🏡 Hybrid and flexible working (2–3 days from home).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance