Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentoring and leadership opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Principal / Associate Civil Engineer in the UK with strong leadership to drive project delivery across regeneration, education, commercial and infrastructure sectors.

You will own projects from feasibility through design to construction, mentoring engineers and coordinating with clients, architects and regulators. A senior role with significant autonomy and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in a UK civil engineering consultancy.
• 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 with SuDS, foul and surface water drainage solutions.
• Manage projects, programmes, resources, fees and deliverables.
• Review and sign off technical work produced by engineers and technicians.
• Provide direction and technical support to project teams.

Skills

Senior level

Project management

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Client liaison

UK standards knowledge

Communication

Commercial awareness

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.

• 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

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.

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