Principal Civil Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £62,000 – £70,000 plus benefits
I am recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a respected consultancy delivering major residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer who wants to lead complex infrastructure design, influence project direction and help shape a growing civil engineering team.
This Principal Civil Engineer role involves taking ownership of highways, drainage and external works design across high-profile schemes. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and technicians and ensure infrastructure delivery meets the highest standards. The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, client interaction and setting technical direction within multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and check highways design including S38 and S278 schemes
- Oversee drainage strategies, S104 and S98 submissions and detailed surface water design
- Develop SuDS features, foul pumping stations and balancing facilities
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and UK Building Standards
- Coordinate with clients, local authorities, project managers and design teams
- Mentor engineers and technicians, supporting technical development
- Contribute to project planning, resourcing, budgeting and programme delivery
About You
- HNC, HND or degree qualified in Civil Engineering
- Strong background in development infrastructure design
- Confident using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
- Chartered or actively progressing toward professional accreditation
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Why Apply
This Principal Civil Engineer position offers responsibility, influence and progression. The salary on offer is £62,000 – £75,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working, structured development and the opportunity to shape nationally significant infrastructure projects within a supportive consultancy environment.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
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Location: Birmingham
Salary: £62,000 – £70,000 plus benefits
I am recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a respected consultancy delivering major residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer who wants to lead complex infrastructure design, influence project direction and help shape a growing civil engineering team.
This Principal Civil Engineer role involves taking ownership of highways, drainage and external works design across high-profile schemes. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and technicians and ensure infrastructure delivery meets the highest standards. The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, client interaction and setting technical direction within multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and check highways design including S38 and S278 schemes
- Oversee drainage strategies, S104 and S98 submissions and detailed surface water design
- Develop SuDS features, foul pumping stations and balancing facilities
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and UK Building Standards
- Coordinate with clients, local authorities, project managers and design teams
- Mentor engineers and technicians, supporting technical development
- Contribute to project planning, resourcing, budgeting and programme delivery
About You
- HNC, HND or degree qualified in Civil Engineering
- Strong background in development infrastructure design
- Confident using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
- Chartered or actively progressing toward professional accreditation
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Why Apply
This Principal Civil Engineer position offers responsibility, influence and progression. The salary on offer is £62,000 – £75,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working, structured development and the opportunity to shape nationally significant infrastructure projects within a supportive consultancy environment.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
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