Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer focuses on leading civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for national grid and dno clients.

What the role involves

• Leading civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients.
• Review calculations, drawings, and specifications for foundations, bunds/oil containment, drainage/SuDS, and structural framing, ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and DNO standard.
• Conduct design reviews and risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to CDM 2015 and Jacobs’ quality processes.
• Managing resources and deliverables within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Coordinating with global design centres, sub-consultants, and suppliers using BIM/CDE platforms (Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation).

Skills and requirements

• Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving