Principal Engineer

Overview

Lead dam & reservoir engineering projects, managing teams and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• feasibility studies
• structural calculations
• water modelling
• hydraulic design
• digital transformation
• client engagement

Tasks

-Lead technical delivery across feasibility studies, concept development, and detailed design packages. -Structural calculations for various dam types (e.g., concrete gravity, arch, earthen, rockfill). -Mentor teams in digital adoption and efficiency improvements. -Support business development through bid preparation and client engagement. -Water resource modelling. -Apply principles of dam hydrology, river hydraulics, dam layout and structural design, stability and overtopping analysis. -Drive benchmarking, standardization, and digital transformation initiatives. -Provide technical solution support, manage budgets, schedules, and ensure high-quality project delivery. -Hydraulic calculations. -Enhance team capability for interdisciplinary collaboration and training. -Achieve revenue targets for the Dams & Reservoir practice. -Manage multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical, environmental, structural, civils, drainage, hydrology, planning). -Mentor professional development (e.g., CEng/IEng), encourage publication of technical papers and case studies. -Perform advanced engineering calculations in:Hydro-meteorological studies.Water resource modelling.Hydraulic design.Structural calculations for various dam types (e.g., concrete gravity, arch, earthen, rockfill).Barrages, spillways, stilling basins, intakes, retaining walls, slope stability, foundation design. -Promote sustainability and work on carbon insights tools. -Present team capabilities to clients and global networks.

Requirements

• 15 years
• chartered engineer
• dam engineering
• hydro‑meteorology
• project management
• structural calculations

What You Bring

-Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in dam and reservoir engineering. -Demonstrate expertise in one or more areas of dam and reservoir engineering. -Knowledge of constructability aspects including methodology, assessment of existing structures, demolition planning, and installation sequencing. -Familiarity with instrumentation, monitoring, hydrodynamic interfacing, and .structural/geotechnical integration. -Experience in digital transformation and process optimization. -Familiarity with UK policies, frameworks, dam risk assessments, and environmental legislation. -Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering (relevant to Dam & Reservoir discipline). -Proven strategic leadership and project management capabilities. -Understanding of risk analysis across environmental, construction, contractual, and operational stages. -Strong knowledge in:Hydro-meteorological studies.Dam hydrology.Hydraulic calculations.Structural calculations.Stability and overtopping analysis.Civil and drainage design. -Strong analytical, people management, and mentoring skills. -Advanced technical expertise in dams, reservoirs, and hydraulic structures. -Hydro-meteorological studies. -Chartered Engineer status preferred. -Civil and drainage design. -Stability and overtopping analysis. -Exposure to geotechnical and hydro-mechanical calculations (e.g., gates, lifting arrangements). -Barrages, spillways, stilling basins, intakes, retaining walls, slope stability, foundation design. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Benefits

-Opportunities for training and, as the team grows, career progression or sideways moves. -An opportunity to work within a large global multi-disciplinary consultancy on a mission to change the ways we approach business as usual. -A hybrid working environment with flexibility and great opportunities.

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