Principal Civil Engineer Location: ManchesterIndustry: WaterPurpose of the RoleWe are working with a specialist engineering consultancy providing design and infrastructure support across the rail and utilities sectors. The organisation supports projects from early design through to installation, delivering safe and efficient solutions on complex infrastructure programmes.The Principal Civil Engineer will be responsible for delivering technical solutions, overseeing design deliverables, and maintaining engineering standards for civil engineering projects across the regulated water industry. The role ensures designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while providing technical leadership to the wider design team.Key Responsibilities Ensure the design team delivers civil engineering designs that meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Review and approve design deliverables, design risk assessments, reports, and technical specifications. Identify efficient and appropriate design solutions from project scopes and site visits, communicating these to clients and project teams. Provide leadership and development for engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates. Guide designs to ensure compliance with relevant technical standards, professional guidance, and water company requirements. Manage and record design changes throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure work is delivered in line with formal processes and procedures. Estimate design hours and support project ..... full job details .....