Hybrid Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Leader

GHD; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects from our Leeds or Newcastle offices with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office.

You will oversee bid preparation, client relations, and project management while ensuring compliance with design standards and regulatory guidance. The role emphasizes technical excellence and leadership across challenging highway and drainage projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering; chartered or approaching chartered status.
• 6–10 years of civil engineering experience, including supervising juniors for 7–12 months, highway/infrastructure design, and drainage design.
• Advanced expertise in design, development, testing, and compliance; experience with Highways England/DMRB, Water UK Sewerage, and local authority design guidance; strong software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative engineering solutions aligned with briefs and regulatory standards.
• Prepare quality bid submissions, manage client relationships, and lead project management.
• Draft and evaluate engineering standards and specifications.
• Deliver small to medium-scale projects within established plans.
• Define and improve processes, equipment, and systems to optimize cost and quality.
• Manage relationships with service providers and contract deliverables.
• Deliver solutions that meet customer needs using best-in-class approaches.
• Utilize established systems to share and apply engineering knowledge.
• Maintain professional accreditation and stay updated on industry best practices.
• Conduct inspections and recommend remedial actions for compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Build strong relationships with clients and support senior colleagues with key accounts.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders with strong people skills.

Skills

Decision quality

Managing complexity

Accountability

Process optimisation

Effective communication

Planning & alignment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or approaching chartered status

Tools

Civils 3D

Infodrainage

Job description

GHD is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects from our Leeds or Newcastle offices with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office.

You will oversee bid preparation, client relations, and project management while ensuring compliance with design standards and regulatory guidance. The role emphasizes technical excellence and leadership across challenging highway and drainage projects.