Principal Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to spearhead growth and shape projects. This role offers the chance to mentor engineers and influence the office's future direction while working on diverse and challenging projects. The company values a people-first approach and offers flexible working arrangements, career progression, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working

Interesting and diverse projects

Autonomy and ownership of workload

Clear long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Extensive UK consultancy experience, particularly on residential-led schemes.
• Strong understanding of Section 278, 38, 185 & 104 agreements.
• Hands-on with design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in driving office expansion and shaping projects.
• Mentor engineers and influence future direction of the office.
• Support team development through leadership.

Skills

Communication

Client Liaison

Commercial Awareness

Design and Delivery

Mentoring

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

WinDes/InfoDrainage

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer - Birmingham
Lead Growth Shape a Team Hybrid Working Career Milestone Opportunity
I'm working with an award-winning civil engineering consultancy known for delivering practical, imaginative solutions across a variety of sectors. With decades of experience and a people-first approach, they've earned a trusted reputation in the industry-and their Birmingham office is now poised for further growth and investment.
They're looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to take a lead role in driving this expansion. It's an exciting opportunity to join an established team with the autonomy to shape projects, mentor engineers, and influence the future direction of the office.
What they're looking for:

• Extensive UK consultancy experience, particularly on residential-led schemes
• Strong understanding of Section 278, 38, 185 & 104 agreements
• Confident using AutoCAD, Civil3D, and WinDes/InfoDrainage (or similar)
• Excellent communication, client liaison, and commercial awareness
• Hands-on with design and delivery-someone who leads by example
• Willingness to support team development through mentoring, line management, and leadership

Why join?

• Flexible holiday allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Interesting, challenging, and diverse projects
• Autonomy and ownership of your own workload
• Key role in shaping the growth and future of the Birmingham office
• Clear, long-term career progression

This is more than just a job-it's a chance to build something meaningful and take real pride in your impact. If you're ready to take that step, let's talk. Apply now or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on (phone number removed).

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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