Principal Civil Engineer

22 Days Old

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
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Location:
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary:
£55,000 - £65,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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