Job Description

Principal Civil Engineer/ Discipline Head

Manchester - Hybrid
Perm: 65,000- 80,000 DOE or Contract: 450- 550/day (Outside IR35)

Advance TRS is delighted to be partnering with a growing engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Civil Principal Engineer / Discipline Head to join their expanding water team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer to take on a senior technical leadership role, leading the Civil discipline across a range of major UK water infrastructure projects while influencing engineering standards, mentoring teams and driving technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design across clean and wastewater projects.
• Provide technical leadership and design assurance.
• Review and approve calculations, reports and engineering deliverables.
• Mentor and develop engineers, graduates and technicians.
• Drive engineering standards, quality and continuous improvement.
• Support bids, resource planning and framework delivery.

About You

• 10+ years' design experience within the regulated UK water sector.
• Strong experience across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in hydraulic calculations and detailed design.
• Previous experience leading engineering teams or acting as a technical authority.
• A passion for mentoring others and delivering engineering excellence.

Current Projects

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of UK water projects, including:

• UMON 3 & 4 sewage treatment upgrades.
• Clean water main replacement schemes.
• CSO upgrades and storm storage projects.
• Long-term framework projects for major UK water companies.

What's on Offer?

• 65,000- 80,000 salary (DOE) or 450- 550/day Outside IR35
• Flexible hybrid and remote working options
• Permanent or contract opportunities available
• The chance to shape the technical direction of a growing consultancy and work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects.

Please reach out to Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.