We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Principal Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of exciting infrastructure and drainage projects across a range of sectors. This is a senior leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on technical excellence, project management, and mentoring high-performing teams. As a key figure within our civil engineering division, you will drive innovative design solutions, manage client relationships, and help shape the strategic direction of our projects and services.

The role

• The role requires an Engineer who will be client facing, with the ability to represent the Company externally at a competent level, alongside managing their own workload and the ability to manage a number of projects at any one time.
• Production of drawings and construction details using AutoCAD.
• Supervising and supporting with the administration of projects.
• Supervising the Civil Engineers and Technicians throughout the design process.
• Liaise with architects, clients and other professionals whilst carrying out duties and at all times represent the practice in a professional and courteous way.
• Contributing to providing solutions to design problems.
• Ensuring designs meet required standards following our Quality Management System.
• Attend internal (and external) design review meetings.
• Undertake site visits to monitor the progress of works against specifications, and highlight issues to the contractor, client and/or (internal or external) project manager as necessary.
• Residential designs to Local Authority and Water Authority standards.
• Conversant with current building regulations.
• Familiar with NHBC and LABC standards.
• Produce private levels and drainage designs for residential, commercial and industrial development.
• Ability to produce engineering supporting reports for planning applications such as Flood Risk Assessment reports, Utility Assessments, Site Viability assessments etc.
• Provide training / mentoring to less experienced staff

What you need to succeed

• Relevant degree qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated experience within a similar role within a consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of all approval processes including Highways Section 38, 278 and Water Authority Section 104 technical agreements.
• Proficient use of AutoCAD and an understanding of Civil Engineering design packages such as Site 3D, MicroDrainage and Causeway Flow.
• A fundamental and strong understanding of road, levels and drainage designs.