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Job Description

PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER\n London\n Hybrid working available\n\nNew year, new job. Are you tired of working in a large corporate environment where individual contribution can feel diluted? This is an opportunity to move to a specialist consultancy where your input genuinely matters, your voice is heard and your work has visible impact.

This role suits a Principal Civil Engineer ready to influence delivery, strategy and team development within a quality-driven business.\n\nYou will be joining a fast-growing engineering consultancy with a strong reputation in the UK water sector. While the role is anchored to the London office, projects span water and wastewater infrastructure schemes nationwide, supporting clients wherever their assets are located. The work includes treatment works, network upgrades and critical infrastructure projects with long-term environmental impact.\n\nThe role\n\nAs a Principal Civil Engineer, you will lead multidisciplinary civil design teams and take responsibility for technical delivery across water sector projects.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\n* Leading civil design for water and wastewater treatment projects\n * Producing and reviewing technical reports, specifications and drawings\n * Undertaking design calculations using industry-standard software\n * Coordinating with mechanical, electrical and process engineering teams\n * Providing technical support during construction and site activities\n * Mentoring engineers and maintaining quality assurance standards\n * Supporting bids, proposals and client engagement\n\nAbout you\n\nThis role suits an experienced Principal Civil Engineer ready to lead.\n\nYou will ideally have:\n\n* A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering\n * Around 8 years' experience within the UK water sector\n * Chartered status or progression toward it\n * Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills\n * Experience using AutoCAD, TEDDS, Tekla or STAAD\n\nEligibility to Apply\n\nApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Sponsorship is not available.\n\nPenguin 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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