Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
01/12/2025
Closing date
22/12/2025
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD291125D
Location: London
Salary: £50,0000 - £60,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an innovative, sustainably-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing a professional, industry-leading team of design experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a capable, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a determined team of design engineers, based near the iconic, diverse Capital City of London.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with salary)
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the region and beyond
- Proactively contributing to the developmental direction of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
* Delivering upon an array of exciting projects and developments
* Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them and their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing a variety of aspects of engineering projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
* Managing a range of residential, commercial, and industrial projects
* Establishing and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
* Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other technical documents
* Enforcing company policies, procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practice
* Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Contributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
* A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a similar, relevant discipline
* Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, etc.)
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy
* Demonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
* Experience of detailed civil engineering design, particularly drainage systems and strategies
* Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
* Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
* Prior experience of managing projects and people within the sector
* Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
* Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Hold a full, valid UK driving licence
Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
- A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
- Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
- Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
- Experience of working in a public-facing role
If you are interested in the role of Principal Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.