Principal Civil Engineer

Skilled Careers Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Bath is seeking an experienced Principal Design Engineer to guide projects in drainage design and highways engineering. The role involves leading project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with clients to ensure high-quality solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) and excellent management skills. This is a great opportunity to lead a growing infrastructure team within a respected firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading infrastructure design projects.
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Strong technical skills in drainage and highway design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Oversee production of engineering drawings and reports.
• Manage project teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and quality oversight.

Skills

Drainage design

Highways engineering

Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS)

Project management

Mentoring junior engineers

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

I am recruiting for a skilled Principal Design Engineer to join a growing Development Infrastructure team in London. This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a respected, long-established consultancy known for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the UK.

As a technical lead, you will guide project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients, architects, and project managers. Your expertise in drainage design, highways engineering, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) will be central to shaping innovative, sustainable solutions for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure projects, including foul and surface water drainage, SuDS, and highway layouts.

Oversee production of engineering drawings, technical reports, and calculations.

Manage project teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Provide technical leadership, quality oversight, and coaching to junior engineers.

Ensure compliance with current standards (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Sewers for Adoption, London SuDS guidance, etc.).

Support business development through client engagement and proposal preparation.