Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Bupa cash plan

Pension contribution

Cycle to work

Professional membership fees paid

Training & development

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Norwich is seeking a Principal / Associate Civil Engineer to lead complex civil infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe. You will shape technical direction, mentor engineers and manage delivery from feasibility through to detailed design.

The role offers ownership of projects, strong client relationships and growth within a collaborative, design-led consultancy. Salary is competitive and experience-based, with opportunities for senior progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Proven civil infrastructure design experience
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent preferred
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Experience with highways, drainage and flood risk design

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex civil infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe
• Provide technical leadership across highways, drainage, flood risk, utilities and infrastructure design
• Ensure quality, programme and commercial performance of projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Review reports, drawings, specifications and detailed design packages
• Mentor engineers and support team development
• Contribute to bids, proposals and business development opportunities
• Ensure compliance with standards and best practice

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Team mentoring

Project planning

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

BIM workflows

Job description

Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Norwich
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Lead, influence and shape the future of civil engineering.

We're partnering with a well-established, design-led engineering consultancy based in Norwich, recognised for its technical excellence, collaborative culture and innovative approach to engineering.
With a growing portfolio of major projects across the residential, retail, logistics and technology sectors, they are continuing to expand their civil engineering capabilities and are now looking to appoint a Principal / Associate Civil Engineer to play a senior role within the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineer who is looking to take greater ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and have a genuine influence on the direction and development of a growing team.
You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and due diligence through to detailed design and delivery, while also providing technical leadership and supporting the continued development of the civil engineering team.

The Role

• Lead and oversee the delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe
• Provide technical leadership across highways, drainage, flood risk, utilities and infrastructure design
• Take responsibility for the quality, programme and commercial performance of projects
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines
• Review and approve technical reports, drawings, specifications and detailed design packages
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to engineers across the team
• Take an active role in project planning, programming, resourcing and fee management
• Contribute to bids, fee proposals and business development opportunities
• Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships and generate new work
• Support the continued growth and development of the civil engineering team
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant standards, regulations and best practice
• Represent the business at client meetings, project meetings and industry events where appropriate

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience within a civil infrastructure design consultancy
• Strong technical knowledge across highways, drainage, flood risk and infrastructure design
• Experience leading projects and providing technical direction to other engineers
• Strong understanding of the commercial and contractual aspects of consultancy projects
• Proven experience managing client relationships and working with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD and BIM workflows
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent professional qualification
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to business development
• Confident managing your own workload while providing leadership and support to others
• Experience in Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and due diligence
• Familiarity with Eurocodes and international project stages such as RIBA/HOAI would be advantageous
• Willingness to travel occasionally across Europe

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to take a senior leadership position within a growing civil engineering team
• Genuine scope to influence projects, clients and the future direction of the business
• Diverse portfolio of major residential, retail, logistics and technology projects
• 25 days holiday + public holidays + birthday leave
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Private medical insurance for you and your family
• Bupa cash plan
• 7.5% employer pension contributionCycle to work scheme
• Annual professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine long-term career progression

If you're an experienced Principal Civil Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer ready to step into a more senior position, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career with a consultancy where your technical expertise and ideas will genuinely be valued.

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.