Principal Civil Engineer

Join to apply for the Principal Civil Engineer (Water) role at WSP in the UK & IrelandJob DescriptionWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.A Little More About Your Role… Our Regulated Water Asset Design team serves the municipal water sector both in the UK and internationally. We hold long term framework agreements direct with water companies, including Severn Trent Water and Southwest Water. We also hold excellent relationships and trading agreements with blue chip contractors, including Costain and Galliford Try, for whom we deliver projects across the UK. We deliver a full range of design services across wastewater treatment, water treatment, sewerage and water network schemes.To find out more about our Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at https://www.wsp.com/en-us/sectors/wastewaterDue to a significant increase in the demand for our services, we are actively recruiting Senior Civil Engineers and Principal Civil Engineers to help us service the AMP8 water industry capital investment programme. If you have relevant water industry design experience, we can offer you tailored experience to fulfil your career ambitions. Equally, if you are working in a different engineering sector, we can also offer mentoring programmes and training to support you in the transition to the water sector.Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership for all aspects of project delivery including health & safety, technical, quality, schedule and budgetManage multi-disciplinary teamsShape the delivery of our services and identify opportunities to deliver complimentary services from the wider WSP business in the UK and overseasBuild relationships with our Clients to ensure that our services deliver project outcomes and customer satisfactionContribute to the identification and delivery of innovative approaches, new services and digital productsContribute to the implementation of our Future Ready and Net Zero programmeAct as an ambassador for best practice within the Asset Design team and on Client sponsored initiativesUndertake bid preparation, resource and budget developmentLine manage and support the professional development of graduate engineers and degree apprenticesContribute to recruitment and growth of the civil engineering teamContinue your career journey through the ongoing development of your technical, managerial and leadership skillsWhat We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…A degree in Civil EngineeringChartered status, or significant progression towards membership of the ICE or CIWEMExperience in managing engineering design teams comprising civil engineers and other supporting disciplinesExperience in delivery of projects to an identified budget and scheduleActed in a checking or technical approval role on linear civil engineering infrastructure projects, or industrial / process related designExperience in mentoring or coaching junior civil engineering staff to develop their technical skills and professional developmentClient-facing experienceGood presentation, written, and verbal communication skillsWe welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr