Principal Civil Engineer - Water

Our client, a leading consultancy in the water sector, is currently seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their team in Newcastle. This is a permanent role that offers the opportunity to lead the design and build of next‑generation water infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the civil engineering input on major water and wastewater projects
• Liaising internally across multiple technical disciplines, including junior and senior Civil Engineers, Project Technical Lead, and Project Manager
• Engaging externally with clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and planning consultants
• Driving forward Design & Build collaboration with contractors, aligning technical delivery with constructability and cost‑efficiency
• Developing concept‑stage solutions and optioneering to identify best value for clients
• Providing technical assurance, creative problem‑solving, and design leadership
• Mentoring junior ...