Principal Civil Design Engineers (Water) - North West / Various

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Principal Civil Design Engineers (Water) - North West / Various, Birmingham

Client:Tetra Tech

Location:Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:Engineering

EU work permit required:Yes

Job Reference:3a3705281937

Job Views:19

Posted:18.03.2025

Expiry Date:02.05.2025

Job Description:

We are currently in the market to recruit multiplePrincipal Civil Design Engineers (Water), ideally with wastewater networks and/or clean water networks experience, for a variety of major long-term water industry frameworks across the UK.

In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry, Tetra Tech has successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England.

This is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, collaborating with passionate organisations to create positive change.

Under this 10-year framework, Tetra Tech will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a resilient, eco-friendly, and thriving Northwest.

About The Team:

We are a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development to our Water Industry clients. This evolving industry provides challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to meet our clients’ needs.

About You:

As a key member of the Water Consultancy business, your role as Principal Civil Design Engineer is critical to helping us deliver great projects for our Water Industry clients. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of water project experts on a range of capital delivery projects.

Your responsibilities include:

  1. Coordinating with other disciplines and liaising effectively with clients and suppliers.
  2. Running projects independently.
  3. Preparing conceptual, schematic, and detailed design of water and wastewater infrastructure assets including treatment works, pumping stations, sewers, and pumping mains.
  4. Preparation of Appraisal Reports and Business Cases.
  5. Supervising Senior Engineers, Project Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Technicians.
  6. Preparing contract documentation for construction projects.
  7. Leading design team meetings and client liaison meetings as appropriate.
  8. Supporting large schemes and leading small schemes within the technical design team.
  9. Ensuring efficient project delivery and supporting our project managers.
  10. Operating in accordance with corporate and regulatory health and safety, environment, and quality standards.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

  1. Previous experience in wastewater or water infrastructure design or project management.
  2. Strong technical design experience on multi-disciplinary projects.
  3. Good communication skills and ability to engage with all members of the project team.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  5. Good understanding of the CDM requirements.
  6. Proactive in taking ownership of client relationships.
  7. Good motivation, influencing, and people management skills.

Qualifications:

  1. Preferably degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a relevant technical subject.
  2. Chartered or working towards chartership.
  3. Affiliation with a professional institution like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM.

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that prioritises your well-being.

Why Tetra Tech?

With over 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services.

Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role. We understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment.

Come and join our team and truly make a difference in the future of water!

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