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Senior Principal Civil Engineer in Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Our client, a leading consultancy in the water sector, is currently seeking a Senior Principal Civil Engineer to join their expanding team in Leeds.



Key Responsibilities:



Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the design and delivery of projects within the water sector

Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including asset planning, strategy, concept design, outline design, and detailed design

Collaborate with overall project design leads to ensure successful project delivery

Provide expertise and strategic consultancy services to a range of clean and waste infrastructure projects

Drive innovation within project delivery, focusing on carbon reduction, sustainability, and serving local communities

Support and mentor junior engineers, facilitating their professional development

Coordinate with stakeholders and partners to deliver community-focused solutions



Job Requirements:



Extensive design experience in the UK water industry

Degree in Civil Engineering, ideally with Chartered status from ICE or CIWEM

Proven technical capabilities and independent judgement in complex engineering problems

Strong communication and leadership skills

Experience in delivering innovative and sustainable water management solutions

Understanding of storm overflows, SUDS, surface water management, and sewage treatment is beneficial

Experience working collaboratively with clients and delivery partners



Benefits:



Exciting opportunity to be part of ground-breaking projects in the water sector

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Professional development and training opportunities

Competitive employee benefits package

Convenient location in Leeds city centre, close to the train station



If you are an experienced and passionate civil engineer ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Leeds

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Senior Principal Civil Engineer in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Leeds, UK
Full time

Published on 11/21/2025

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