Job Description

Job Title: Chartered Principal / Senior Engineer
Salary: 350,000 365,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Various (including Bristol, Newport, Newcastle, Warrington)
Type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time, Hybrid
About the Role:
Are you an experienced Chartered or Incorporated Engineer looking to take the lead on impactful environmental, flood risk, and infrastructure projects? Our client is offering a Principal or Senior Engineer role at one of their UK offices, providing the chance to manage multi-disciplinary projects that champion sustainability and climate resilience.
About the Client:
Our client is a respected and independent, employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy. With offices across the UK, Ireland, and internationally, their mission is to deliver innovative solutions that address climate change and environmental risk. Their people-focused culture fosters professional development, collaboration, and forward-thinking design, all within a supportive hybrid working environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of civil and environmental engineering projects.
• Manage project budgets, contracts, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Provide technical leadership in developing sustainable solutions.
• Coordinate and mentor multi-disciplinary teams and junior engineers.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and CDM design responsibilities.
• Drive innovation and implement emerging methodologies and tools.
• Prepare and support winning tender submissions.
• Engage with external stakeholders and represent the company at industry events.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Degree-qualified in civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering.
• Chartered with ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent professional body.
• Strong experience in environmental, infrastructure, or flood-related projects.
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills.
• Passionate about sustainability and innovation.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Proficient with IT tools including MS Office.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary and flexible working conditions.
• Generous professional development budget and training opportunities.
• A culture of wellbeing with schemes supporting mental health and work-life balance.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (UK).
• Annual profit-share through employee ownership.
• Opportunities to contribute to STEM initiatives, community outreach, and sustainability projects.

Eligibility:
This role is open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK. A full UK driving licence is required.
Opportunity for Growth:
This role offers structured professional development with opportunities to progress into leadership or management roles. Whether youre looking to deepen your technical expertise or transition into a strategic role, our client will support your career goals.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. '