Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
14/12/2025
Closing date
04/01/2026
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD1312I25
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are actively seeking a passionate, skilled Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver a range of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a determined team of design engineers, based in the exciting, multicultural Capital City of London.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working
- Life Insurance Scheme
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the locality
- Actively contributing to the development of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
* Overseeing and delivering a diverse array of exciting projects and developments
* Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing a variety of aspects of design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
* Managing a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
* Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders
* Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents such as reports, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, etc.
* 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 qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate discipline
* Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* 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 producing detailed drainage and civil engineering design
* Proficient software skills with packages including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.
* Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
* Prior experience of managing relevant projects and people
* 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 a 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.