Principal Civil Engineer (Water)

Matchtech · Bristol City, England

Principal Civil Engineer (Water) at Matchtech, based in Bristol City, England, paying £60,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
£60,000 per annum
Location
Bristol City, England · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
10 Nov 2026

Reference 608532

About the role

Our client, a leading consultancy, is currently seeking a Principal Civil Engineer (Water) to join their expanding Water Infrastructure design team in Bristol on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading design engineering efforts for diverse water infrastructure projects, ranging in value from £1 million to £50 million
  • Developing detailed designs, calculations, drawings, and reports for drainage infrastructure (including SuDS) and wastewater schemes
  • Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of all project elements
  • Managing design changes throughout the project lifecycle
  • Supporting business growth through bid and tender preparation
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients

Job Requirements:

  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards attaining it with a relevant institution such as ICE or CIWEM
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience in water and wastewater infrastructure design
  • Proficiency in project delivery at all stages including detailed design, contract preparation, tender assessment, and contract administration
  • Ability to communicate fluently and positively both verbally and in writing

Benefits:

  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year

If you are an experienced Civil Engineer with a focus on water infrastructure and are looking for an opportunity to work with a dedicated and innovative team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Bristol and be a part of shaping sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Reference: 608532 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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