Principal/Associate Civil Engineer

RGB Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Portsmouth is seeking a Principal/Associate Civil Engineer to lead their new office. This senior role offers autonomy in delivering civil engineering design while mentoring juniors and contributing to business growth. Candidates should possess a strong UK consultancy background and relevant technical skills. This position comes with a competitive salary of £52,000 - £60,000 and the opportunity for clear progression to Associate or Director level. Enthusiastic candidates will thrive in building a new team.

Benefits

Genuine autonomy & influence

Support from established regional offices

Clear progression to Associate/Director level

Opportunity to build and grow a team

Qualifications

• Strong background in UK consultancy.
• Proficient in Civils 3D, AutoCAD, and Flow/MicroDrainage.
• Experience running projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical lead for the new office.
• Deliver civil engineering design across drainage, highways, and infrastructure.
• Oversee quality, project delivery, and client management.

Skills

Strong UK consultancy background

Solid technical skillset (Civils 3D, AutoCAD, Flow/MicroDrainage)

Comfortable running projects independently

Confident in dealing with clients and leading design delivery

Ability to operate as a key senior figure in a small but growing office

Tools

Civils 3D

AutoCAD

Flow/MicroDrainage

Job description

Principal/Associate Civil Engineer

£52,000 - £60,000

Portsmouth

A leading infrastructure consultancy is opening a brand-new office in Portsmouth, and they're looking for a Principal/Associate Civil Engineer to take the lead. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior position with autonomy and influence, and to shape a new regional presence from day one. Perfect for someone confident in delivering and managing civil engineering design who's ready for the next big step.

The Role

You’ll act as the senior technical lead for the new office, handling:

• Delivery of civil engineering design across drainage, highways & infrastructure
• S104, S106, S38, S278 work
• Overseeing quality, project delivery and client management
• Mentoring juniors as the office grows
• Supporting business development and helping shape the new team

What You’ll Need

• Strong UK consultancy background
• Solid technical skillset (Civils 3D, AutoCAD, Flow/MicroDrainage)
• Comfortable running projects independently
• Confident in dealing with clients and leading design delivery
• Ability to operate as a key senior figure in a small but growing office

What’s On Offer

• £52,000 - £60,000 salary
• Genuine autonomy & influence
• Support from established regional offices
• Clear progression to Associate/Director level
• Opportunity to build and grow a team

If you want real responsibility, strong backing, and the chance to build something from the ground up, this is a standout opportunity.