Principal Civil Engineer

Role Overview

As Principal Civil Engineer you will lead civil design, planning and execution on water and wastewater projects from feasibility through to construction, ensuring compliance with legislation, client relationships and interdisciplinary integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design, planning and execution of civil engineering on projects.
• Provide design support and guidance for schemes, ensuring designs meet legislation and standards.
• Work closely with commercial, operational and construction teams to develop efficient, safe solutions.
• Engage positively with the client, managing relationships and adopting a one‑team approach.
• Manage interfaces and integration of the civil design with other disciplines and production of documentation.
• Act as technical checker on project documents and undertake technical reviews across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, including standard designs, sustainable solutions and digital tools.
• Undertake site reviews to ensure buildability and integration within existing systems.
• Support the development of the civil engineering team, coaching and mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant Engineering Institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of civil engineering experience, including hydraulic and concrete structure design.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience delivering high‑quality outputs in line with design, quality and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the operational region.
• Experience in water/wastewater required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with sustainable design and green building practices.
• Proficiency in civil engineering software and tools.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards in the water and wastewater sector.
• Experience of temporary works design.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Annual bonus schemes tied to business success.
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

Health and Wellbeing

• Minimum of 33 days holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays, with flexible options to buy, sell or carry over leave.
• Access to life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options.
• Flexible working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Family & Carer Leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and option for shared parental leave.
• Up to 2 paid additional days for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and Development

• Structured development schemes supporting progression towards chartership, including mentorship, hands‑on experience and tailored training.

Sponsorship

Mcott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Mcott MacDonald Bentley welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is committed to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included and treated with respect. Adjustments can be made during the job application process.