Principal Civil EngineerLocation: BirminghamSalary: £62,000 - £70,000 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 Engineerin...