Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment
City of London, Greater London
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)D

Location: London

Salary: £50,0000 - £60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an innovative, sustainably-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing a professional, industry-leading team of design experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a capable, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a determined team of design engineers, based near the iconic, diverse Capital City of London.

Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

- Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with salary)

- Employee Pension Scheme

- Generous annual leave

- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the region and beyond

- Proactively contributing to the developmental direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

Delivering upon an array of exciting projects and developments
Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them and their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Overseeing a variety of aspects of engineering projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
Managing a range of residential, commercial, and industrial projects
Establishing and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other technical documents
Enforcing company policies, procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practice
Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
Contributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative

Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a similar, relevant discipline
Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, etc.)
Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy
Demonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
Experience of detailed civil engineering design, particularly drainage systems and strategies
Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
Prior experience of managing projects and people within the sector
Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

- A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline

- Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments

- Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)

- Experience of working in a public-facing role

If you are interested in the role of Principal Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy
Posted 2025-11-30

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