Leading the design process on major capital projects, from early concept through to detailed technical development and design assurance.
Ensuring design outputs are fully integrated, meeting the operational, commercial, and environmental objectives of the wider project.
Acting as Principal Designer under CDM regulations, managing design risk and ensuring that safety is considered at every stage.
Driving digital design excellence, supporting the use of BIM and 3D modelling to improve coordination, data integration, and project outcomes.
Challenging and improving technical standards, encouraging innovation and the use of repeatable, low-carbon, and cost-effective solutions.
Liaising with project leaders and delivery teams to plan and allocate design resources effectively, ensuring all technical aspects remain on track.
Building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that designs reflect the needs of operators, contractors, regulators, and the community.
Championing best practice across quality, health and safety, and performance – both within your own team and the wider Alliance.
Mentoring junior engineers and designers, creating a positive learning culture and helping others grow their skills and confidence.
Driving collaboration across disciplines, promoting a one-team mindset and helping to unlock value at every stage of the design process.

A degree in civil engineering or a related discipline.
Proven experience in a design or engineering leadership role within complex infrastructure or water-related projects, ideally experience of the UK water sector.
A working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, with prior experience acting as Principal Designer or managing design risk.
A strong understanding of project delivery in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Experience with digital design tools, BIM workflows, and integrated design processes.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills – able to influence, lead, and work collaboratively at all levels.
A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Proficiency level English (C1 level).
Available to work periodically in UK as required.

Holiday entitlement
Life assurance
Professional membership subscription
Private medical insurance
Pension scheme
Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5
Annual bonus scheme
Flexible benefits that suit you, including restaurant voucher, transport card or day care voucher.
Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
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Principal Civil Engineer

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