Principal Engineer – Capital Programmes
Louth
£81,156 – £90,279 + Excellent Pension + 9 Day Fortnight + Strong Benefits Package + Hybrid working
Are you a senior Civil Engineer or Programme Manager looking for a role where you can truly shape long‑term infrastructure and leave a lasting legacy?Do you want the autonomy to lead, influence and deliver major engineering programmes that directly protect communities and critical environments?This is a rare opportunity to step into a high‑impact leadership role within a well‑established organisation responsible for vital water management and flood resilience infrastructure. Unlike large corporates, you won’t be just another layer of management – you’ll be a key decision‑maker with real visibility and influence, shaping outcomes for decades to come.You’ll join a forward‑thinking organisation managing essential infrastructure across a wide area, where your work will directly impact homes, businesses, and communities – making it a genuinely meaningful, purpose‑driven role.
The Role
- Lead and manage the full capital programme, from concept through to delivery
- Oversee a multidisciplinary engineering team (civil, mechanical, electrical, modelling, and project management)
- Develop and manage 5‑10 year engineering and investment plans
- Prioritise and programme works based on asset condition, risk, and operational efficiency
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high technical and safety standards
- Provide technical leadership and guidance across all engineering disciplines
- Manage stakeholder relationships, including senior leadership and board‑level reporting
- Lead on programme governance, risk management, and performance reporting
- Support development of business cases, funding applications, and commercial strategies
- Balance in‑house delivery vs external consultancy and contractor engagement
- Play a key role in shaping long‑term infrastructure strategy and organisational direction
The Person
- Strong leadership background with experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Proven track record delivering multiple projects or capital programmes
- Background in civil engineering (ideally buildings, water, flood risk, or infrastructure environments)
- Strong project and programme management capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (including senior leadership/boards)
- Commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality, and efficiency
- Comfortable challenging, influencing, and driving decisions within technical teams
- Hands‑on leadership style – willing to engage in detail where needed
- Exposure to funding, business cases, or grant applications would be advantageous
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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