Onshore Senior Civil Engineer

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of infrastructure projects. You will guide project teams, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients to shape innovative solutions in drainage design and highways engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK development infrastructure, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in industry-standard tools. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in sustainable urban development.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer (CEng or working toward chartership preferred).
• Strong background in UK development infrastructure design.
• Proven expertise in drainage strategy development, SuDS design, and highways layouts.
• Proficient with industry-standard tools such as MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure projects, including foul and surface water drainage.
• Oversee production of engineering drawings, technical reports, and calculations.
• Manage project teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and quality oversight to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with current standards and guidelines.

Skills

Drainage strategy development

SuDS design

Highways engineering

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

Principal Design Engineer

I am recruiting for a skilled Principal Design Engineer to join a growing Development Infrastructure team in London. This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a respected, long-established consultancy known for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the UK. As a technical lead, you will guide project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients, architects, and project managers. Your expertise in drainage design, highways engineering, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) will be central to shaping innovative, sustainable solutions for residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure projects, including foul and surface water drainage, SuDS, and highway layouts.
• Oversee production of engineering drawings, technical reports, and calculations.
• Manage project teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, quality oversight, and coaching to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with current standards (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Sewers for Adoption, London SuDS guidance, etc.).
• Support business development through client engagement and proposal preparation.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer (CEng or working toward chartership preferred).
• Strong background in UK development infrastructure design.
• Proven expertise in drainage strategy development, SuDS design, and highways layouts.
• Proficient with industry-standard tools such as MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Motivated, collaborative, and committed to delivering high‑quality engineering outcomes.