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The Opportunity:
My client is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join their expanding Civil Engineering team.
This is a standout opportunity for a Senior or Principal level Civil Engineer seeking more autonomy, leadership responsibility, and genuine long-term progression within a modern, fast-growing consultancy environment.
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-profile residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments — leading projects from planning through to construction while mentoring junior engineers and helping shape the future growth of the business.
If you enjoy client-facing work, technical leadership, and managing complex infrastructure schemes, this role offers the perfect balance of responsibility, progression, and project variety.
The Role:
- Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects
- Manage drainage strategies, highways design, and infrastructure schemes
- Oversee S278 / S38 technical approvals
- Coordinate project teams and manage technical delivery
- Work closely with developers, architects, contractors, and local authorities
- Review and mentor junior engineers’ designs and technical outputs
- Attend client meetings and site visits
- Prepare fee proposals and support business development activities
- Ensure projects are delivered to high quality, safety, and sustainability standards
Projects Include:
- Infrastructure and highways projects
About You:
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) working towards Chartership
- Degree or HND qualified in Civil Engineering
- Strong experience in highways and drainage design
- Background delivering infrastructure projects through planning and construction
- Experience managing teams and mentoring junior engineers
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar design software)
- Commercially aware with excellent communication skills
- Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing consultancy
What’s on Offer:
- Performance-related bonus
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Clear progression to Associate level and beyond
- Full CPD and professional development support
- Pension and enhanced benefits package
- Modern, collaborative working environment
- Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer looking to join a consultancy where your contribution is genuinely recognised.
My client offers the chance to take ownership of projects, influence business growth, mentor developing engineers, and accelerate your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Whether you are already operating at Principal level or are a Senior Engineer ready for the next step, this role offers the platform to progress your career while working on exciting, large-scale developments.
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