Required Skills Chartered Civil Engineer River Engineering Design Flood Defence Engineering Hydraulic Structure Design Flood Wall Design Water Resources Management Embankment Design Flood Risk Management Job Summary Our client, a leading design and engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced Principal River Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of river engineering and flood defence, contributing to transformative programmes that support critical UK infrastructure. This role is based in the Epsom office, with flexibility for working on a variety of groundbreaking projects at home and abroad. Experience - Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent. - Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design. - Knowledge in design such as flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility and construction logistics. - Familiarity with current UK design standards, guidance and working practices. - Proficiency in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature-based strategies. Job Responsibilities Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals. Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes. Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions. Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.