Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer focuses on leading the technical delivery of civil engineering projects.

What the role involves

• Leading the technical delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Review drainage, highways, and infrastructure designs.
• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed technical and commercial standards.
• Supporting and mentor junior members of the design team.
• Liaise directly with clients, local authorities, and utilities providers.

Skills and requirements

• Significant post-graduate experience within Civil Engineering.
• Experience managing and delivering projects independently.
• Experience using MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred but not essential.

Confirmed role details

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Bonus up to 10%, generous pension scheme.

Candidate fit

• Ongoing CPD and professional development support.

Additional role context

• Care homes, renewable energy projects including wind farms, industrial and commercial developments, remediation works, and emerging opportunities within the rail sector.
• Work closely with both clients and internal teams, taking responsibility for design quality, project coordination, and mentoring engineers within the team.
• Contribute to project planning and resource management.