Principal Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil and structural engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their team. This role involves overseeing project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and managing multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have 8+ years of UK civil engineering experience and be skilled in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits including hybrid working options, 28 days annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid/flexible working options

28 days annual leave + public holidays

£250/year toward home working setup

Professional membership fees paid

Company mobile phone

£100/year toward bicycle maintenance

Access to a Life Coach & Wellbeing Practitioner

Annual company weekend retreat

Sociable team culture with regular events

Pension scheme

Structured career progression and CPD support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years' experience in UK civil engineering design.
• Proven leadership on development infrastructure projects.
• Strong client-facing skills and project coordination ability.

Responsibilities

• Leading design and delivery of infrastructure and drainage projects.
• Preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA).
• Mentoring and reviewing work of junior staff.

Skills

UK civil engineering design

Leadership on development infrastructure projects

Client-facing skills

Project coordination

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

PDS

MicroDrainage (WinDes)

Education

Chartered or working towards Chartered status with ICE

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer - London (Permanent)

Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 + Benefits

We're working with a leading civil and structural engineering consultancy seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their growing London office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a leading role in the design and delivery of diverse civil infrastructure projects across the residential, commercial, education, industrial, and urban regeneration sectors.

About the Role

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, liaising directly with clients, and leading civil engineering input from concept to construction. You will have a strong technical background and be confident managing multi‑disciplinary teams on a range of development infrastructure schemes. You will work closely with both civil and structural teams, contributing to the business's growth while maintaining a high standard of technical delivery and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading design and delivery of infrastructure and drainage projects
• Preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
• SuDS and detailed drainage system design
• Earthworks and levels strategy
• S106, build‑over, and S278 applications
• Public realm and highway improvements
• Hard landscaping and external works design
• Coordinating with stakeholders, local authorities, and clients
• Mentoring and reviewing work of junior staff
• Ensuring compliance with design standards and project deadlines

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 8+ years' experience in UK civil engineering design
• Proven leadership on development infrastructure projects
• Strong client‑facing skills and project coordination ability
• In‑depth experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PDS, and MicroDrainage (WinDes)
• Solid understanding of UK planning policies and approval processes
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status with ICE

What's on Offer

• £55,000 - £62,000 annual salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• 28 days annual leave + public holidays
• £250/year toward home working setup
• Professional membership fees paid
• Company mobile phone
• £100/year toward bicycle maintenance
• Access to a Life Coach & Wellbeing Practitioner
• Annual company weekend retreat
• Sociable team culture with regular events
• Pension scheme
• Structured career progression and CPD support

Apply today or contact Will Herman on #removed# for a confidential chat.

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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