Principal Hydraulics Engineer

Principal Hydraulics Engineer at YTL ConstructionEmployer: YTL Construction | Location: Bath, Somerset (GB) | Salary: Competitive + Benefits | Closing date: 31 Dec 2025YTL Construction UK (Infrastructure) is embarking on its most ambitious capital delivery programme to date, and we’re looking for a Principal/Senior Hydraulic Engineer with extensive wastewater sector experience to join our Civil Engineering team. Reporting directly to our Civils Team Lead, you will lead on projects throughout their full lifecycle, from feasibility to detailed design. This is a civil engineering role that will see you work on infrastructure projects for our client, Wessex Water.As Principal/Senior Hydraulics Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the programme and ensuring the high quality of outputs of the HADES Modelling team. This involves liaison with both internal colleagues and external partner consultants.What You’ll DoYou’ll be a technical expert on the principles of hydraulic design and their application in wastewater treatment, using HADES modelling software. You’ll be responsible for managing the HADES modelling outputs, covering quality assurance checks, accurate and cost‑effective modelling to meet a challenging design programme. You’ll review and approve technical reports, designs and drawings for hydraulic accuracy.You’ll AlsoHelp define and troubleshoot the basis of design direction by proactively suggesting pragmatic engineering solutions through assessment of historic asset and flow dataBe an advanced user of Microsoft Excel for developing solution assessment tools and collating and analysing telemetry dataContribute to the overall strategic technical direction of our HADES Modelling team, including contributions to the strategic programmes of water companies, such as Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans and Price ReviewsProvide expert technical guidance and mentoring to support colleagues’ developmentLiaise with partner design consultants to review and assess the viability of their hydraulic solutionsAttend design review meetings to explain solutions and address any challenges or risksWhat You’ll NeedExperience working in a hydraulic design engineering role with a track record of providing quality process outputs and supporting more junior team membersStrong problem‑solving and analytical skills, along with good verbal and written communicationA degree in a relevant engineering or scientific disciplineChartered professional status from an appropriate institutionExtensive wastewater design experience with a proven track record of managing a successful teamWhat You’ll ReceiveA combined pension contribution of up to 20%Career progression and professional development opportunities25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of serviceThe opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every yearThe opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions)A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costsLife assurance of up to eight times your salaryThe opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions)Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailersOne paid volunteering day each yearEnhanced family leave and pay arrangementsAccess to an interactive health and well‑being platformSupport from trained mental health first aidersA £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by usWho We AreYTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South WestYTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350‑acre former airfield into an award‑winning, exciting mix of homes, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new communityYTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectorsYTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20 000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition spacePlus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businessesWe are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team. #J-18808-Ljbffr