Principal Civil Design Engineer – AMP8 (Yorkshire Water / SPP Framework)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Rate: £50–£65 per hour (DOE)
Contract: Outside IR35 – Ltd Company
Sector: Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Civil Design Engineer to support the AMP8 programme for Yorkshire Water under the SPP framework. This opportunity is ideal for a Principal Civil Design Engineer looking to lead complex civil design across major UK water infrastructure projects.
The Role – Principal Civil Design Engineer
As a Principal Civil Design Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary design teams and deliver high-quality civil engineering solutions. The Principal Civil Design Engineer will be responsible for driving design excellence across the AMP8 portfolio while working remotely within a collaborative framework environment.
This is a senior design-focused position, making it ideal for a Principal Civil Design Engineer who thrives in technical leadership rather than site management. The successful Principal Civil Design Engineer will be involved from concept design through to detailed engineering and construction support.
Key Responsibilities of the Principal Civil Design Engineer
As a Principal Civil Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading civil design delivery across water and wastewater projects as a Principal Civil Design Engineer.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring engineers within the design team.
- Developing and reviewing civil designs, specifications, calculations, and drawings.
- Ensuring designs meet UK water industry standards and best practice.
- Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, process, and project disciplines.
- Supporting design reviews, value engineering, and risk management.
- Engaging with clients and framework partners as a Principal Civil Design Engineer.
- Driving innovation and continuous improvement across AMP8 delivery.
Essential Experience for the Principal Civil Design Engineer
- Proven experience working as a Principal Civil Design Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer within the UK water sector.
- Strong technical background in water and wastewater infrastructure design.
- Experience working within AMP frameworks or major UK water utilities.
- Excellent understanding of UK design standards and methodologies.
- Ability to lead technical design and influence engineering decisions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Ideally Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.
- Professional membership (e.g. ICE) preferred for a Principal Civil Design Engineer.
Why Join as a Principal Civil Design Engineer?
- Opportunity to work on a flagship AMP8 programme with Yorkshire Water.
- Competitive outside IR35 contract rates (£50–£65/hour DOE).
- Long-term contract potential within a secure framework environment.
- Fully remote working with flexibility for a Principal Civil Design Engineer.