Principal / Senior Civil Engineer
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Location: Central London
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
Start Date: ASAP
Join a well-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy based in the heart of Central London, seeking a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer with 5+ years’ experience in drainage, highways, and road design.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing civils team (currently 8 people), within a supportive London office of 19, and a wider business of around 60 professionals. You’ll work across a diverse project portfolio – including industrial, commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, and leisure developments – while playing a key role in project delivery and team leadership.
They’re looking for someone who brings technical expertise and leadership, but also a positive, team-focused mindset, with a passion for creative problem-solving.
Why Join?
- Fast-track route to senior management within a growing and ambitious business
- Excellent work-life balance with hybrid working options
- Support for Chartership (ICE or IStructE), including structured training and mentoring
- A friendly, social team culture, with regular events and a collaborative environment
- A diverse and busy project pipeline, offering real variety and responsibility
- Clear career progression path with a focus on internal promotion
- 25 days’ holiday (plus additional days based on length of service)
- Option to buy/sell annual leave
- Annual bonus scheme (based on personal and company performance)
- Company pension scheme with access to independent pension advice
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering legal, financial, and personal support
- ICE/IStructE Chartership support and structured CPD
- Regular social events and team-building activities
- Leading and mentoring a team of engineers from apprentice to experienced levels
- Client liaison for project delivery and developing new opportunities
- Designing drainage, roads, earthworks, and infrastructure across a variety of sectors
- Producing drawings from concept through to construction stage
- Preparing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Service Reports, and SuDS designs
- Working on technical approvals for Section 104, 38, 278 and other relevant consents
- Carrying out site audits, feasibility studies, and swept path assessments
What You’ll Need
- A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)
- At least 5 years’ experience in UK civil engineering consultancy work
- Strong report writing skills – e.g. Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements
- Experience with AutoCAD and drainage design software such as Micro Drainage
- Familiarity with Auto Track for swept path analysis
- Working knowledge of ground modelling software for road and earthworks design
- Location:
- Southend-On-Sea
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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