Principal Engineer - Water D&B - Exeter

Overview

Join Jacobs in Exeter as a Civil Engineer, Senior Civil Engineer, or Principal Civil Engineer – Water (Detailed Design / Design & Build) to lead transformative water and wastewater projects for major UK water companies including United Utilities, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent Water, and Anglian Water. The role focuses on technical direction, mentorship, and influencing the design and construction of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated, multi‑disciplinary design and delivery teams across civil, process, MEICA and construction disciplines.
• Own technical governance, including design reviews, change control, BIM/CDE delivery, and design freeze.
• Act as the senior technical interface with clients, regulators, contractors, and the supply chain.
• Guide projects from concept through to construction and handover.
• Champion safety in design, HAZID/HAZOP, and risk‑based eng...