Principal Civil Engineer — CEng / IEng
Civil Engineering Consultancy | Leadership Opportunity | Career Progression
Location Hampshire / South Coast
Salary £60,000 — £75,000 Bonus Hybrid Working Excellent Benefits
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
- Residential developments
- Commercial schemes
- Mixed‑use developments
- Infrastructure and highways projects
- Large‑scale strategic developments
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
- £60,000 — £75,000 salary package
- 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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