PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER

Job ID: 27637

Location: London (minimum 2 days per week in the London office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Start Date: 04 February 2026

The Opportunity

An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to help establish and grow a new civil engineering sub-team within its London office.

The business currently operates with three established teams. This role will play a key part in strengthening the London offering, working alongside both existing team members and new hires as the group continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil engineering design for residential and private sector developments, with a strong focus on housebuilding projects
• Take technical ownership of drainage design, including surface and foul water strategies
• Produce and review detailed designs using Site3D, AutoCAD, and Causeway Flow
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers within the team
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to ensure project delivery
• Support the development and structure of the new London sub-team
• Ensure work is delivered in line with industry standards, client requirements, and best practice

About You

• Proven experience delivering housebuilding and residential/private sector projects
• Strong background in civil infrastructure and drainage design
• Advanced user of Site3D, AutoCAD, and Causeway Flow
• Comfortable working in a leadership role within a growing team environment
• Able to attend the London office at least two days per week
• Commercially aware with a collaborative, hands-on approach

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000

Opportunity to play a key role in building and shaping a new team

Long-term career progression within a well-established consultancy

Exposure to high-quality residential and private sector developments

Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture