Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

ICE Recruit; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Recruit in Sevenoaks is seeking an experienced Principal or Associate Civil Engineer to lead a broad portfolio of civil projects, from highways and junction design to drainage and hydraulic modelling. The role combines technical leadership with client liaison and team development.

Chartered or nearing Chartered status with solid UK consultancy experience is essential, along with knowledge of Section 278, 38, 104 and 185 agreements.

Qualifications

• Chartered or approaching Chartered status with substantial UK consultancy experience.
• Strong understanding of relevant design standards and best practice.
• Experience of Section 278, 38, 104 and 185 agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead role across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects (highways, junction design, drainage, hydraulic modelling).
• Work closely with clients and stakeholders; represent the business at meetings.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Education

Chartered or approaching Chartered status

Job description

Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Sevenoaks

£70k-£75k plus benefits

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in the continued success of an established and highly regarded consultancy?

An exciting opportunity has arisen with our client in Sevenoaks, who are looking to appoint an experienced Principal or Associate Civil Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with project leadership, client interaction and team development.

The successful candidate will take a leading role across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects, covering highways, junction design, foul and surface water drainage, hydraulic modelling, cut & fill analysis and infrastructure coordination. You will work closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, represent the business at meetings and provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Candidates should be Chartered or approaching Chartered status with substantial UK consultancy experience and a strong understanding of relevant design standards and best practice. Experience of Section 278, 38, 104 and 185 agreements is also essential.

What makes this role particularly appealing is the variety of work on offer, with projects spanning a range of sectors including heritage and marine, alongside more traditional civil engineering schemes.

This is more than simply a design role. The successful individual will have the opportunity to take on genuine responsibility, develop their leadership credentials and make a real contribution to the future growth of the practice.

Principal and Associate level candidates will both be considered, depending on experience and aspirations.

With flexible working, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression, this is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious senior civil engineer looking for their next challenge.