Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer Working Location Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid / Flexible Working) Contract Type Permanent About the Role If you're a Senior or Lead Civil Engineer seeking the opportunity to shape and grow a team, rather than simply deliver projects, this is an excellent next step. Join a rapidly expanding engineering organization delivering major water infrastructure projects across the UK. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical leadership, mentoring fellow engineers, and helping develop a high-performing design team. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of Civil Engineers, Designers, and Technicians Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers Manage team workload, resource planning, and project priorities Provide technical leadership across water and wastewater infrastructure projects Support outline and detailed design activities Review engineering deliverables and maintain quality standards Collaborate closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams Support recruitment, capability growth, and team development initiatives Requirements Strong civil engineering experience within the UK regulated water sector Demonstrated experience leading teams and developing engineering capability Background delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects Thorough understanding of outline and detailed design processes Commercial awareness and project delivery experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership preferred Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline Benefits Hybrid/flexible working environment Opportunity to shape and lead a growing technical team Engage in major UK water infrastructure programmes