Job Description

Principal Water Civil Engineer

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive, and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to appoint a Principal Water Civil Engineer to our innovative and dynamic team of water engineers in Manchester or Leeds.

Do you thrive in a collaborative workplace where your ideas and voice are valued? Are you driven to deliver high-quality work and continuously develop your professional skills? Are you seeking a company that supports your wellbeing, growth, and career progression? If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

At Pick Everard, the supply, management, and disposal of water are at the core of what we do. We are proud to have a vast pipeline of work for clients including Severn Trent Water, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and the Government of Jersey. We also work closely with contractors supporting the development of designs in a collaborative environment.

To meet our growing business needs and future development aspirations, we are looking to appoint an exceptional Principal Civil Engineer. You will work on wastewater, clean water infrastructure, and Better Rivers projects as part of our experienced teams in Manchester and Leeds.

Joining a supportive network as part of a team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance, and genuine scope for career development. You will have opportunities to achieve chartered status, with mentors and access to workshops and seminars tailored to the chartership process.

Core Responsibilities

• Creating designs from feasibility through to construction and leading the technical design of projects of varying size, type, and complexity, both single discipline and multi-disciplinary.
• Supporting the appraisal and design of structures and solutions for pumping stations, sewerage, and clean water networks, surface water management, blue and green infrastructure, and detention tanks.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and supporting their development.
• Representing the firm at client meetings and contributing to winning new work.
• Supporting project and team management and contributing innovative ideas for affordable, sustainable, and low-carbon solutions for clients.

About You

The ideal candidate must have:

• A degree or equivalent in civil engineering, working towards a professional qualification.
• CEng with post-chartered relevant experience or IEng with post-incorporated relevant experience working in wastewater.
• Experience managing wastewater and/or clean water infrastructure schemes.
• Good knowledge of industry design software packages.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented, positive attitude.
• Broad-based technical appreciation and report writing skills.
• Experience with different contract types and client interaction.
• Robust problem-solving skills and the ability to lead sub-teams.

Unsure if you tick every box? We encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this or other roles.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees collaborates to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for communities. We are committed to creating sustainable communities and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace.

We offer an inspiring environment where you can make a real impact, along with an attractive salary and benefits, including hybrid working, career development, CSR opportunities, healthcare, pension, and wellbeing support.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@pickeverard.co.uk.

Note: This role is being recruited directly; support from agencies is not currently sought. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

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