Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
18/01/2026
Closing date
08/02/2026
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD1701R26
Location: Greater London
Salary: £52,000 - £62,000
This is a golden opportunity to join my client, a determined, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals from the ground up, in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are on the lookout for an enthusiastic, skilled Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure design, who is willing and able to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a driven team of design engineers, based in the thriving, multicultural region of Greater London.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- Competitive salary
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave package
- Possibility of flexible/hybrid working
- Life Insurance Scheme
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including career progression opportunities
- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects
- Actively contributing to the future direction of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
* Overseeing and delivering an array of projects and developments
* Leading a fresh-faced team of Civil Engineering design professionals, mentoring their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
* Managing infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
* Establishing and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
* Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents such as reports, drawings, calculations, and more
* Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring colleagues adhere to best practice
* Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Contributing to the company's Business Development (BD) strategies, acting as a trusted 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 cognate discipline)
* Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting
* Considerable experience of working with water-based, non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, treatment plants, etc.)
* Experience of producing detailed drainage and civil engineering design
* Proficiencies with software systems including Revit, AutoCAD, and more
* Demonstrable 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 field
* Experience of preparing Flood Risk Assessments and producing 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.