Technical Principal - Water

This is an excellent opportunity to lead multidisciplinary design teams within Global Delivery Services (GDS), delivering a range of UK water sector projects, including non-infrastructure (e.g., water and wastewater treatment works) and infrastructure (e.g., pipeline design). The role involves close collaboration with UK-based management and design teams to ensure seamless project delivery within quality, budget, and time constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integrated multidisciplinary design teams for UK water utility projects
• Provide technical direction and people leadership, promoting innovation and high standards
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within delivery teams
• Drive technical excellence and digital innovation across all stages of project delivery
• Embed health, safety, environment, and quality (SHEQ) principles in design, ensuring compliance with CDM Principal Designer responsibilities
• Champion low-carbon, sustainable design practices
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and promote best practices
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures including Engineering, CAD, and QA protocols
• Manage commercial aspects of project delivery including fee proposals and bids
• Provide strategic direction and support to internal teams and UK-based stakeholders

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• 12+ years (preferably 15+) of experience in engineering design for UK projects
• Proven experience in UK water treatment and/or pipeline design projects
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Professional Status (recognized by UK Engineering Council)
• Demonstrated project team leadership and technical acumen in the UK water industry
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams in the utilities or infrastructure sectors
• Proficient in project delivery from feasibility through detailed design in both design & build and client-side environments
• Knowledgeable in Safety by Design, CDM compliance, and continuous improvement
• Skilled in preparing fee proposals and bid submissions
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and commercial management capabilities
• Proactive mindset, adaptable to dynamic project and client needs

What We Offer (Subject to Company Policy)

• Agile and safe working environment
• Competitive annual leave and sick leave policies
• Group incentive scheme
• Coverage under group term life insurance, medical, and workmen's compensation
• Global career opportunities for short and long-term assignments
• Access to a global network of technical experts and project knowledge
• Commitment to digital transformation and innovation
• A strong focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion, where every individual is valued and empowered
• Agile working culture, emphasizing trust, flexibility, and collaboration