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The Construction Index Ltd

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Job summary

A growing consultancy in Central London is seeking a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead the drainage and infrastructure team. This role involves managing projects from inception to completion, securing technical approvals, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and leadership qualities, driving high-quality project delivery while building client relationships.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working

25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare options

Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of drainage design principles and standards, including SuDS.
Experience managing bids, budgets, and multi-disciplinary project teams.
A passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of drainage and infrastructure design projects.
Develop new business opportunities and support bid preparation.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Knowledge of drainage design principles

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM

Tools

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

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£58k-£65k

Are you ready to step into a key role where your civil engineering expertise and strategic mindset can truly make an impact? I'm working with a growing consultancy that's expanding their

Salary: £58000 - £65000 per annum
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - London
Town/City: London
Posted: 27/05/2025
Reference: BBBH3624_1748344217

Job Description

Principal Civil Design Engineer

Central London

£58k-£65k

Are you ready to step into a key role where your civil engineering expertise and strategic mindset can truly make an impact? I'm working with a growing consultancy that's expanding their Drainage and Infrastructure team and is looking for a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead projects, drive business development, and shape the future of their design capability.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on responsibility, enjoys building client relationships, and wants to play a key role in securing and delivering high-quality infrastructure and drainage projects.

The Role

As Principal Civil Design Engineer, you will:

Lead the delivery of drainage and infrastructure design projects from concept through to completion
Develop new business opportunities and support bid preparation
Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, SuDS approval bodies, and drainage adoption authorities
Manage project budgets, timelines, and commercial performance
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
Contribute to knowledge-sharing through internal training and presentations
Oversee the production of Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, sewer adoption packages, and associated technical reports

What You'll Bring

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical grounding and proven leadership experience. You should have:

In-depth knowledge of drainage design principles and standards, including SuDS
Experience with the drainage adoption process and securing technical approvals
Proficiency in relevant software such as Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage
A solid understanding of national and local flood risk policy
Experience managing bids, budgets, and multi-disciplinary project teams
A passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers
Strong communication skills for both internal collaboration and external client engagement

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent vocational qualification
Progression toward (or achievement of) Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM

On top of a great company culture with a young, up and coming team they offer many benefits, including:

An excellent compensation packages on the market including great base salary;
Flexible/hybrid working;
25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days;
Company pension scheme;
Professional membership;
Private healthcare options.

If this sounds like it would be of interest, please call Will Herman on 07581619823.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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