Principal Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Principal Engineer – Water Infrastructure

📍 Manchester or Leeds | Hybrid (3 days/week in office)
🏢 GHD | Global Engineering, Architecture & Environmental Consulting

GHD is seeking a skilled and motivated Principal Engineer to join our growing Water Infrastructure team in the UK. This is a key technical leadership role for a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent experience) with expertise in network modelling, hydraulics, and feasibility design.

About the Role

As a Principal Engineer at GHD, you will lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, contributing to sustainable solutions that serve communities and the environment.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Network modelling and hydraulic analysis to support infrastructure planning.
• Concept and outline feasibility design for water systems.
• Detailed design experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Ensuring engineering solutions meet technical, regulatory, and client standards.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
• Supporting client engagement and project delivery.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical background in water infrastructure, particularly network modelling and hydraulics.
• Experience in feasibility and concept design; detailed design is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to engineering delivery.

What GHD Offers

• Hybrid working: 3 days/week in our Manchester or Leeds office.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, sustainable infrastructure projects.
• Supportive team culture and professional development pathways.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A global network of experts and resources.
• 📩 Interested in joining GHD and making a meaningful impact in water infrastructure?
• Let’s connect — we’d love to hear from you.