Chartered Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Access Talent Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Leicester is seeking a Chartered Principal or Associate Civil Engineer to oversee their own portfolio of projects. The successful candidate will lead a range of civil engineering projects with a focus on quality management and commercial performance. With 10+ years of experience required, this role offers excellent career progression opportunities, including a path to board-level responsibilities. Candidates must possess a Chartered Engineer status or equivalent expertise.

Benefits

25 days of holiday + 3 days for Christmas shutdown

Bonus scheme based on performance

Ongoing CPD support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-graduate experience in civil engineering.
• Proven track record of delivering successful projects.
• Development Infrastructure – Roads and Drainage design experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Manage the quality assurance of commissions.
• Be accountable for the commercial performance of assigned projects.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Project management

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, MICE) or equivalent

Tools

SuDS design

3D earthworks modelling

Surface water hydraulic modelling

Highway design

Job description

Chartered Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Reference

CG372

Sector

Civil & Structural Engineering, Transport Infrastructure

((BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)))

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chartered Principal or Associate Civil Engineer to take ownership of their own portfolio of projects, overseeing technical delivery, quality management, and commercial performance for a Civil and Structural Consultants in the Midlands.

This role has arisen due to succession planning, offering excellent career progression opportunities, including potential advancement to Board level based on performance and mutual agreement. While the position is immediately available, we offer flexibility on the appointment date within the next three to six months.

If you are a highly skilled and ambitious Civil Engineer looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring quality and accuracy at the highest standards.
• Take design responsibility for a variety of projects across multiple sectors.
• Manage the quality assurance of commissions, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Be accountable for the commercial performance of assigned projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, securing repeat business and seeking new opportunities for growth.
• Report directly to the Board, providing strategic input and technical leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, MICE) or an individual with equivalent experience and expertise.
• 10+ years post-graduate experience in civil engineering, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
• Development Infrastructure – Roads and Drainage design experience required.
• Strong technical leadership skills with experience managing design teams.
• Confident in client engagement and business development.
• Excellent commercial awareness, ensuring project profitability and efficient resource allocation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Technical Experience

• Drawing of SuDS, surface, and foul water drainage designs
• Working on and completing S184, S278 & S38 Highway agreements Councils.
• S104 / S185 / 106 agreements
• Design of external levels and drainage
• Hardstand design and detailing
• Surface water hydraulic modelling
• Drainage strategies for planning
• 2D highway design to Local Authority Guidelines
• 3D earthworks modelling

What We Offer

• 25 days of holiday + 3 days for Christmas shut down
• Bonus scheme – 50% personal performance and 50% company performance
• Career progression opportunities, with potential advancement to Board level.
• Ongoing CPD support and professional development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment within a well-established consultancy.

If you are an passionate and driven Leading Civil Engineer in the midlands who is interested to shape their own future with board level progression, please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or Email [e-mail]