Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer

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Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer - Design-Led Consultancy

Location: London
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer - London

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking to work on high-quality, architecturally ambitious projects, while taking on greater responsibility in delivery and team development?
A highly respected and award-winning civil & structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer into its central London office. With around 170 employees across a number of UK offices, the business combines national capability with a collaborative, design-focused culture at team level.

The Opportunity

This consultancy is recognised for its work on complex, design-led building projects, collaborating with leading architects to deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
You'll be working on a wide range of schemes including:

High-end residential and mixed-use developments
Heritage and refurbishment projects
Commercial and education buildings
Public realm and urban regeneration schemes
With a strong UK footprint and established reputation, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, while working within a close-knit London team that values input, creativity, and technical excellence.

The Role

As a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer, you'll play a key role in both technical delivery and project leadership.
Responsibilities will include:

Leading the design of drainage, site development and external works packages
Developing SuDS strategies and sustainable infrastructure solutions
Supporting projects from concept through to construction delivery
Working closely with architects to develop innovative and buildable solutions
Reviewing and overseeing technical outputs
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers
Managing client relationships and coordinating project delivery

What We're Looking For

Strong experience in civil engineering design, particularly within development or building-focused projects
Experience in drainage, levels and external works design
Proficiency in AutoCAD / Civil 3D
Experience working within a consultancy environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

For Principal-Level Candidates:

Experience leading projects and managing delivery
Ability to review and oversee technical design
Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
Commercial awareness and contribution to business growth

Why Apply?

Work on award-winning, design-led London projects
Be part of a well-established consultancy (~170 staff) with UK-wide presence
Collaborative, design-focused London office culture
Opportunity to influence projects from early concept stages
Strong pipeline of high-quality work and long-term progression
If you are seeking a civil design role and want a strong option at a consultancy that can support your growth, apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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Location:
City Of London
Salary:
£45,000 - £65,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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