Lead Civil Engineer – Infrastructure (Hybrid, London)

Emtech Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Civil Engineering Consultancy in London is looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to lead a team and drive project delivery. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with two days in the office and three days from home. Ideal candidates will possess experience in highway and drainage design, have strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The firm is poised for growth, providing a pathway to quick advancement to Associate level.

Qualifications

• Experience in detailed design of highway and drainage for development projects.
• Ability to achieve technical approval and adopt highway works.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, WINDES, MicroDrainage and Civils 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery for Civil Engineering team.
• Mentor and oversee Graduate Civil Engineers & Technicians.
• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.

Skills

Detailed design of highway and drainage for development projects

Technical approval of highway works via S278

Approval of drainage network via S104 and S106

AutoCAD

WINDES

MicroDrainage

Civils 3D

Client liaison

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring Graduate Civil Engineers

Preparing Flood Risk Assessments

Site 3D software

Causeway Flow Software

Signs and road marking software

Chartered with ICE or CIWEM

Job description

A growing Civil Engineering Consultancy in London is looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to lead a team and drive project delivery. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with two days in the office and three days from home. Ideal candidates will possess experience in highway and drainage design, have strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The firm is poised for growth, providing a pathway to quick advancement to Associate level.