Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Principal Civil Engineer
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Principal Civil Engineer
FJA – Principal Civil Engineer Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the wastewater industry for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to strengthen their team.
📍 Location: Rickmansworth, hybrid working available
Key Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working (based on job needs)
- Car or car allowance (based on job needs)
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus 5 extra days to purchase)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Additional benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts & savings Hub
- Kids Pass
Principal Civil Engineer Role
Help us enhance our engineering team by taking on this key position. As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will report directly to the Regional Design Lead (RDL) and ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering design services.
Your responsibilities include maintaining sector compliance, optimising cost efficiency, and driving profitability across turnkey and engineering services contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop cost-effective design solutions that meet specifications while ensuring efficient construction and commissioning. Consider factors such as design time, materials, installation, and cross-discipline impacts.
- Apply standardised practices to maintain competitiveness and operational efficiency.
- Provide precisely estimated cost inputs and collaborate with the Proposals department.
- Adhere to established processes and standards to support the department’s growth.
- Participate in process development, review, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate project records throughout contract duration.
- Cultivate a customer-centric culture, balancing end-users and internal departments.
- Develop and manage a personal development plan.
- Supervise, mentor, and guide team members.
- Ensure a safe working environment for staff.
- Minimise operational waste and optimise resource usage.
- Prioritise environmental sustainability in all designs.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
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Requirements
Essential Criteria
✔ Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment principles. ✔ Experience managing and mentoring design teams for wastewater-related disciplines. ✔ Membership (chartered or on track for substantiation) of a recognised professional engineering body. ✔ Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering (or HND as minimum requirement). ✔ Proven ability to rationalise designs and optimise layouts and efficiency. ✔ Broad engineering knowledge across:
- Mechanical
- Process
- Electrical
- Project management ✔ Valid UK driving licence.
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Desirable (but not Mandatory)
✅ Actively working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. ✅ Postgraduate Master’s degree in Engineering.
Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity to work for a national leader in wastewater engineering, with progression opportunities within a collaborative and rewarding environment.
📌 Apply now for immediate consideration.
Job Process Notes
Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to every application. If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please regard your application as unsuccessful for this specific Advert.
Our commitment to equality & diversity – the advert reflects our policy that no candidate will be discriminated against on gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We assess all applications based on merit, qualifications, and ability to perform the role.
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