Location
Birmingham
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
05/02/2026
Closing date
26/02/2026
Principal Civil Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £62,000 - £75,000 plus benefits
I am recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a respected consultancy delivering major residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer who wants to lead complex infrastructure design, influence project direction and help shape a growing civil engineering team.
This Principal Civil Engineer role involves taking ownership of highways, drainage and external works design across high-profile schemes. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and technicians and ensure infrastructure delivery meets the highest standards. The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, client interaction and setting technical direction within multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and check highways design including S38 and S278 schemes
* Oversee drainage strategies, S104 and S98 submissions and detailed surface water design
* Develop SuDS features, foul pumping stations and balancing facilities
* Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and UK Building Standards
* Coordinate with clients, local authorities, project managers and design teams
* Mentor engineers and technicians, supporting technical development
* Contribute to project planning, resourcing, budgeting and programme delivery
About You
* HNC, HND or degree qualified in Civil Engineering
* Strong background in development infrastructure design
* Confident using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
* Chartered or actively progressing toward professional accreditation
* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Why Apply
This Principal Civil Engineer position offers responsibility, influence and progression. The salary on offer is £62,000 - £75,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working, structured development and the opportunity to shape nationally significant infrastructure projects within a supportive consultancy environment.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience.