Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid work

UK and international project exposure

Mentoring and leadership opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Principal / Associate Civil Engineer to join its UK team, taking technical ownership and mentoring engineers while helping influence projects, clients and the growth of the civil engineering function.

You will work across infrastructure, drainage, highways and development schemes with hybrid working, and a strong focus on delivering practical, coordinated solutions in partnership with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Senior level UK civil engineering experience with delivery and project management.
• Strong background in infrastructure, drainage and development-related civil engineering.
• Ability to review technical work and provide clear direction to others.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Lead the design of highways, external works, levels, earthworks and site infrastructure.
• Develop drainage strategies and detailed SuDS, foul and surface water drainage solutions.
• Managing projects, programmes, resources, fees and deliverables.
• Mentoring and developing engineers and technicians and supporting client relations.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

UK standards knowledge

Mentoring

Education

Chartered status or progress towards Chartership

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Location: UK | Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Permanent | Full Time

A growing engineering consultancy is looking to bring an experienced Principal / Associate Civil Engineer into its Civil Engineering team.

This is a role for someone who is ready to have a genuine influence on projects, people and the direction of a growing team. Rather than simply being responsible for producing designs, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, provide technical leadership and help shape the engineers working around you.

The project portfolio is particularly varied, covering major regeneration, education, commercial, sports, residential and infrastructure schemes, alongside highways, earthworks and wider development infrastructure.

What will you be responsible for?

You'll have involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from early feasibility and concept design through planning, detailed design and ultimately construction.

The position will include:

• Taking technical ownership of civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Leading the design of highways, external works, levels, earthworks and site infrastructure
• Developing drainage strategies and detailed SuDS, foul and surface water drainage solutions
• Managing projects, programmes, resources, fees and deliverables
• Reviewing and signing off technical work produced by engineers and technicians
• Providing direction and technical support to project teams
• Working directly with clients, architects and other disciplines to develop practical, coordinated solutions
• Liaising with Highway Authorities, LLFAs, water companies and other statutory bodies
• Supporting fee proposals, project planning and commercial management
• Mentoring and developing engineers and technicians
• Helping shape the continued growth of the wider Civil Engineering team

The kind of experience we're looking for

You'll already be operating at a senior level within a UK civil engineering consultancy and will be comfortable taking responsibility for both technical delivery and project management.

A strong background in infrastructure, drainage and development-related civil engineering is important, alongside the ability to review technical work and provide clear direction to others.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Chartered status, or significant progress towards Chartership
• Strong experience across civil engineering, infrastructure and drainage design
• Detailed knowledge of SuDS, flood risk and drainage principles
• Experience with highways, levels, earthworks, external works and site infrastructure
• Confidence leading and mentoring engineers and technicians
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK standards and design guidance
• Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow or comparable software
• The ability to communicate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Good commercial understanding, including project fees, resources and programmes

Why consider it?

The attraction here is the breadth of the role.

You'll be working on a varied project portfolio rather than being tied to one particular sector, while having the autonomy to take projects forward and influence the way they are delivered.

There is also scope to make your mark beyond individual projects - developing junior staff, supporting the growth of the Civil Engineering function and becoming an important part of the wider consultancy as it continues to expand.

The package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working
• UK and international project exposure
• Significant technical and project ownership
• Mentoring and leadership opportunities
• Support for continued professional development
• Long-term progression within a growing consultancy

If you're already working at Principal or Associate level and are looking for a position where you'll have genuine responsibility rather than simply another step up the ladder, this could be worth exploring.

Will Herman (phone number removed)

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.