Principal / Senior Civil Engineer

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Principal / Senior Civil Engineer


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
    • Salary & Benefits
  • 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
    • What You’ll Be Doing
  • 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
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    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
    • If you're a motivated and experienced engineer looking to step up into a leadership role within a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team where your ideas, expertise, and career ambitions are genuinely valued.

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    Location:
    London
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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