Principal Civil Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Advance TRS
£550 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Principal Civil Engineer will lead the design and delivery of various water sector projects, including sewage treatment upgrades and clean water main replacements. This senior role requires strong technical leadership and collaboration with internal teams and regulated water clients. The position is based in Manchester with a hybrid working arrangement and involves occasional site visits. The contract is for 12 months, offering a competitive day rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the civil engineering design of major water projects
- Provide technical direction and mentorship within the team
- Collaborate with stakeholders and manage project delivery
- Undertake occasional site visits as required
Key Skills:
- Significant experience delivering civil engineering design for regulated water companies
- Strong technical leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects to tight deadlines
- A collaborative, hands-on approach
Salary (Rate): £550 daily
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (outside IR35)
Location: Manchester, with occasional site visits (expenses paid)
Type: 12-month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid (1–2 days WFH)
About the Role: You’ll be leading on the design and delivery of varied water sector projects, including:
- Sewage treatment works upgrades
- Clean water main replacements
- IED schemes at sewage treatment works
- CSO upgrades and storm storage solutions
This senior role involves steering technical excellence while working closely with both internal teams and regulated water clients.
About the Client: Our client is a trusted engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors. With a solid reputation and a growing portfolio, they are known for their collaborative culture and strong values. Wellbeing is central to their ethos – they prioritise a safe, fair and positive workplace where people can do their best work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the civil engineering design of major water projects
- Provide technical direction and mentorship within the team
- Collaborate with stakeholders and manage project delivery
- Undertake occasional site visits as required
What Our Client is Looking For:
- Significant experience delivering civil engineering design for regulated water companies
- Strong technical leadership skills (role profile available for detail)
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects to tight deadlines
- A collaborative, hands-on approach
What Our Client Offers:
- 12-month contract at £550/day (outside IR35)
- Opportunity to lead diverse and challenging UK water industry projects
- Hybrid working (1–2 days from home possible after 3 months)
- A positive, motivated, and supportive team environment
Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.