Autonomous Principal Civil Engineer – Infrastructure Leader

American Society of Civil Engineers; Turves Green; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions up to 4.

Autonomy on projects

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer for the Longbridge office in Birmingham. You will lead the design and delivery of infrastructure for residential and commercial developments, while mentoring engineers and building key client connections.

The role requires strong highways and drainage design knowledge, proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and WinDes, and excellent leadership and communication skills. Hybrid work and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in civil infrastructure design, especially residential development.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of highways and drainage design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, WinDes (or equivalent design software).
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and delivery of infrastructure projects across residential and commercial developments.
• Mentor and support engineers and technicians, encouraging technical development and best practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Prepare, review and approve technical designs, reports, drawings and calculations.
• Ensure projects comply with Section 278, Section 38, Section 104 and Section 185 agreements.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and supporting the growth of the Birmingham office.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and strengthen the Civil Engineering team.

Skills

Civil infrastructure

Project leadership

Client relationships

Highways design

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

WinDes

Communication

Leadership

Education

Chartered status or working towards Chartership

Job description

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer for the Longbridge office in Birmingham. You will lead the design and delivery of infrastructure for residential and commercial developments, while mentoring engineers and building key client connections.

The role requires strong highways and drainage design knowledge, proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and WinDes, and excellent leadership and communication skills. Hybrid work and progression opportunities are offered.