Principal/Associate Civil Engineer

TN United Kingdom; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Didcot is seeking a Principal/Associate Civil Engineer to lead innovative infrastructure projects. This role involves technical leadership, managing project teams, and mentoring junior engineers, offering a competitive salary and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-based bonus

Generous paid time off & holidays

Pension with company contribution

Ongoing CPD & career progression opportunities

Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering project leadership.
• Strong background in development infrastructure (highways, drainage, earthworks).
• Experience managing projects and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Leading multi-disciplinary project teams on infrastructure projects.
• Providing technical guidance and quality assurance.
• Managing client relationships and supporting business development.

Skills

Project Leadership

Client Management

Technical Guidance

Mentoring

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

Tools

Civils 3D

MicroDrainage

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Posted:

23.05.2025

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07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Location: Didcot | Hybrid Working: 1-2 Days in Office

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to lead the delivery of innovative infrastructure projects?
We're working with a respected, long-established consultancy known for its expertise in infrastructure design, transport planning, and development-led civil engineering. With a strong pipeline of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, they're now looking for a Principal or Associate-level Civil Engineer to take a key leadership role.

In this position, you'll provide technical leadership, oversee project teams, and be a trusted advisor to clients. Your strategic thinking and engineering know-how will directly shape how complex infrastructure projects are delivered from concept to completion.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading multi-disciplinary project teams on infrastructure and development projects
• Providing technical guidance and quality assurance on designs and reports
• Managing client relationships and supporting business development
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team growth
• Delivering innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable engineering solutions

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in civil engineering project leadership
• Strong background in development infrastructure - highways, drainage, earthworks, etc.
• Comfortable managing projects, teams, and client expectations
• Experience with design tools such as Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, or similar
• Chartered or working towards chartership (CEng/MICE preferred)

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Pension with company contribution
• Ongoing CPD & career progression opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
• Exciting projects with real community impact

If you're looking to step into a leadership role where your ideas, experience, and technical expertise will make a tangible difference - this could be the opportunity for you.

For a confidential chat, contact Will Herman on 07581 619823, or apply now to find out more.

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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