Senior / Principal Hydraulic Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior / Principal Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic design work on major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with design standards and quality assurance procedures. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development in a diverse environment. Ideal candidates will have a chartered status and a strong hydraulic design background.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Chartered status as a Civil Engineer is essential.
• Proven experience in leading design delivery projects.
• Strong background in hydraulic design for water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic design work following relevant standards.
• Prepare design briefs and contribute to proposals.
• Manage time, budgets, and project milestones.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Hydraulic design expertise

Proficient in hydraulic modelling tools

Knowledge of UK design standards

Tools

HADES

VARISIM

WANDA

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Principal Hydraulic Engineer

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent, hybrid working

About the Role:

This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of engineering design, shaping infrastructure projects that support the future of UK cities and environments. As a Senior / Principal Hydraulic Engineer, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality fluid mechanics and hydraulic design across major transformational programmes.

The position involves working throughout the project lifecycle, engaging with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally to provide innovative and effective technical solutions.

About the Client:

Our client is a large, established engineering and consultancy organisation delivering complex infrastructure, environment and energy projects. They are recognised for technical excellence, digital innovation and a strong commitment to sustainability, inclusion and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out and lead hydraulic design work to relevant standards and quality levels.
• Prepare design briefs, scopes of work and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time, budgets and project milestones effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and overseas.
• Ensure compliance with design quality assurance procedures.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Strong technical background in hydraulic design for water/wastewater treatment, pipelines and surge analysis.
• Knowledge of current UK design standards and working practices.
• Experience in Design & Build environments.
• Proficiency with industry-standard hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HADES, VARISIM, WANDA).
• A positive industry profile is advantageous.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Inclusive, diverse working environment.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile and complex engineering projects.

Eligibility:

This role may require UK security clearance. Candidates may need to demonstrate up to 5 years’ UK residency depending on the level of vetting required. Applicants should not include details of any existing or previous clearance in CVs or conversations.

Opportunity for Growth:

This position offers clear pathways for career progression, including technical leadership, project leadership and future managerial opportunities across a wide range of engineering sectors.

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.