Principal Civil Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering and transport planning consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to lead residential projects, providing flood risk advice and designing infrastructure while enjoying a supportive environment that promotes professional development.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 5%

Income protection plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Quarterly social events

Support with Chartership

Professional membership fees paid

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Proven experience in residential infrastructure projects.
• Strong skills in flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of residential sector projects.
• Deliver flood risk advice for planning applications.
• Design strategic highways and drainage infrastructure.

Skills

Flood risk assessments

Design and delivery of residential infrastructure

Leadership

Mentoring

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

Site 3D

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

Site 3D

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Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £58k - £65k
Full-Time | Hybrid Working (2 days in the office per week)

An established and trusted civil engineering and transport planning consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their growing team of 10. With a strong presence in the residential market, this is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role in an established civils team.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in a dynamic consultancy where ownership, autonomy, and collaboration are at the heart of the culture. You'll be part of a supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and gives you real influence in shaping projects and outcomes.

What You'll Do

You will be the technical lead on residential sector projects, ranging from small to large-scale housing developments. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering flood risk advice to support planning applications (FRA preparation)
• Designing strategic highways and drainage infrastructure
• Preparing detailed design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Utilising Civil 3D, Site 3D, and Causeway Flow
• Designing and submitting SuDS schemes for adoption and/or long-term maintenance

What You'll Need

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of residential infrastructure projects
• Strong skills in Causeway Flow, Civil 3D, and Site 3D
• Ability to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and work independently
• Experience with flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage systems
• 24 days holiday (increases annually after 3 years) + bank holidays
• Pension contributions up to 5%
• Income protection plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Hybrid working and flexible 'working away' policy
• Quarterly social events fully funded by the company
• Support with Chartership
• Professional membership fees paid

This is a fantastic opportunity, don't miss out!

Apply now with your CV
Or contact Will Herman on 07581 619 823 for a confidential conversation.

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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