Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
25/01/2026
Closing date
15/02/2026
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2401R26
Location: Greater London
Salary: £52,000 - £62,000
This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a fresh-faced, innovative 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 actively seeking a capable, enthusiastic 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 sprawling, diverse region of Greater London.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- Competitive salary (depending on the skills and experience you bring to the role)
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- 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 exciting projects and developments
* Leading a fresh-faced team of Civil Engineering design professionals, mentoring their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing all aspects of 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 Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering, etc.)
* 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 Higher Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject
* 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.