Principal Civil Engineer

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£52000 – £62000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Civil

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132618755

Posted On:

11 January 2026

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD1001L26

Location: Greater London

Salary: GBP52,000 – GBP62,000

This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a newly-established, dedicated Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals from the ground up, in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently searching for a talented, 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 driven team of design engineers, based in the sprawling, diverse region of Greater London.

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

– Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

– Employee Pension Scheme

– Generous annual leave allowance

– Possibility of flexible/hybrid working

– Life Insurance Scheme

– Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including career progression opportunities

– Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects

– Actively contributing to the future direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

* Overseeing and delivering an array of projects and developments
* Leading a fresh-faced team of Civil Engineering design professionals, mentoring their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
* Managing infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
* Establishing and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
* Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents such as reports, drawings, calculations, and more
* Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring colleagues adhere to best practice
* Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Contributing to the company’s Business Development (BD) strategies, acting as a trusted representative

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

* A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a similar, relevant field)
* Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting
* Considerable experience of working with water-based, non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, treatment plants, etc.)
* Experience of producing detailed drainage and civil engineering design
* Proficiencies with software systems including Revit, AutoCAD, and more
* Demonstrable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
* Prior experience of managing relevant projects and people
* 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 a cognate discipline
* Experience of preparing Flood Risk Assessments and producing 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.

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