Principal Civil Engineer in Fareham)

PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER – HIGHWAYS & DRAINAGE

Fareham

Salary up to £65,000

Are you a driven and experienced civil engineering professional ready to lead high-impact infrastructure projects? We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer (Highways & Drainage) to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically excellent solutions.

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage schemes across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of highways and drainage infrastructure projects from concept through to completion
• Oversee technical approvals and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., DMRB, local authority requirements)
• Manage project teams, budgets, and client relationships
• Deliver detailed designs including S278/S38 highways, surface water drainage, and SuDS schemes
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and technicians

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) status preferred
• Extensive experience in highways and drainage design
• Proficiency in industry software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage)
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

What is on offer?

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression pathway
• Support for continued professional development
• Generous holiday allowance and benefits package

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