Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
26/01/2026
Closing date
16/02/2026
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2401S26
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a developing, committed Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently searching for a driven, 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 fresh-faced team of design engineers, based in the iconic, diverse Capital City of London.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- Competitive salary (depending on the skills and experience you can offer the role)
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Flexible/hybrid working opportunities
- Life Insurance Scheme
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects
- Actively contributing to the future of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
* Overseeing and delivering a range of projects and developments
* Leading a team of Civil Engineering design professionals as they progress within the company, 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
* Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents
* Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring colleagues adhere to best practice at all times
* 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 Degree in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
* Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy setting
* Considerable experience of working with water-based, non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
* Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
* Substantial experience in the use of 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
* Excellent 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 Higher Degree in a relevant field
* Experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments and 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.