Principal Civil Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London seeks a Principal Civil Design Engineer. In this role, you'll take the lead on residential developments, overseeing all aspects from design to construction while mentoring junior engineers. The company offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and clear opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Paid overtime beyond standard work hours

Health cashback plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Loyalty and professional qualification bonuses

Paid ICE membership fees and training costs

Supportive working environment

Focus on career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering design.
• Strong technical capabilities in MicroDrainage and Civil 3D.
• Clear understanding of UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and delivery on civil engineering projects.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and support graduate development.

Skills

Designing drainage schemes

Designing highways

Designing earthworks schemes

Mentoring junior engineers

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE preferred)

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

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Are you an ambitious Civil Design Engineer ready to step into a role with real responsibility?

I'm working with a leading multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London who are looking to appoint a Principal Civil Design Engineer to join their well-established and growing team.

The company is a recognised name in the industry, with offices across the UK and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality design work. They offer competitive salaries (dependent on experience) along with a comprehensive benefits package and real opportunities for progression.

The Role

As a Principal/Senior Civil Engineer, you'll take the lead on technical design and delivery of civil engineering projects - primarily focused on residential developments.

You will be one of the technical leads in a well established civils team of 6, reporting to the Technical Manager/Director.

You'll be responsible for:

Designing drainage, highways, and earthworks schemes

Overseeing project delivery from concept to construction

Mentoring junior engineers and supporting graduate development

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical excellence

What You'll Need

Proven experience in a similar civil engineering design role

Strong technical capability, particularly in MicroDrainage (essential)

Proficiency in Civil 3D (advantageous)

A clear understanding of UK design standards and approvals processes

Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE preferred)

What's on Offer

Competitive salary (based on experience)

Paid overtime beyond the standard 37.5-hour work week

Health cashback plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Loyalty and professional qualification bonuses

ICE membership fees and training agreement costs paid

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Strong focus on career development and progression

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, forward-thinking consultancy where you can grow your career while working on a diverse range of high-quality projects.

Interested?
Give me a call or drop me a message to discuss the role in more detail.

Will Herman
07581 619 823

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.

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