Principal / Associate Civil Engineer – Billericay

Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Billericay
Job Description:

Overview

The Principal / Associate Civil Engineer role in Billericay is a permanent position with a salary range of £60,000 to £80,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits. This hybrid working role involves leading a multidisciplinary team on residential, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use developments across the South East.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of highways, drainage and development infrastructure projects from feasibility through to construction.
  • Produce and review technical designs, calculations, reports and specifications.
  • Lead and mentor Civil Engineers and Technicians within the team.
  • Manage project programmes, budgets and resources across multiple projects.
  • Liaise directly with clients, architects, local authorities and multidisciplinary design teams.
  • Oversee Section 38, Section 278, Section 104 and SuDS designs and approvals.
  • Attend client meetings and help develop long-term relationships.
  • Support fee proposals, project planning and business development activities.
  • Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget and the highest technical standards.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer (ICE) or working towards Chartership.
  • Strong consultancy background delivering development infrastructure projects.
  • Extensive experience in highways and drainage design.
  • Proficient in Civil 3D together with InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage.
  • Good understanding of Section 38, Section 278, Section 104, SuDS and UK design standards.
  • Previous experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to build client relationships.

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary of £60,000 – £75,000 depending on experience.
  • Annual bonus.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Pension and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Clear progression towards Associate Director level.
  • Opportunity to influence the growth of a successful Civil Engineering team.
  • Varied workload across residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments.
  • Supportive, collaborative environment with genuine long-term career progression.

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Posted: July 11th, 2026